Travelling from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Gdansk.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GDN to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering GDN to RIX flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GDN and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs9,552 is the lowest price for a one-way Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs24,329. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GDN to RIX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GDN to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Gdansk Airport (GDN)
85% of flights leaving Gdansk Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of GDN.
Central Gdansk to Gdansk Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GDN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Gdansk Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GDN to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.