Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is one hour ahead of Bologna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BLQ to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BLQ and RIX:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, ج.م. 2,250 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 4,883. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BLQ to RIX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BLQ to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
