Flying from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are the main airports in Milan.
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Riga International Airport flight.
Riga is one hour ahead of Milan. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. Travel from MXP to RIX on Air Baltic's 9:30am departure.
Your flight from Milan to RIX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Air Baltic is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Milan to Riga International Airport jetting out of MXP.
AirBaltic is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MXP to RIX.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Riga International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
76% of flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane ticket with departures from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Milan to RIX with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of BGY.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers flying from BGY to RIX.
Fly with Ryanair if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Riga International Airport land as scheduled 88.46% of the time.
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Milan to RIX flight? Check in to a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LIN and RIX are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Riga International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel near RIX if you have a late flight from Milan to Riga International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Milan to Riga International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, Rs11,196 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs22,856. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Milan to RIX by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Milan to Riga International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Riga International Airport (RIX). Plan your visit to Riga in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Milan to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Riga International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Riga trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Ventspils is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.