Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Riga and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are four Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, pick the 02:55 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:55 with Aegean Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
AirBaltic offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is airBaltic.
With 76.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to ATH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIX and ATH:
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs19,044 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs42,531. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from RIX to ATH, book your journey four months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from RIX to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Riga International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
