Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Vienna is one hour behind Riga and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 20 Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, select the 07:25 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:30 with Ryanair.
Your RIX to VIE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Vienna (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Austria!). Check out the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Baltic on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to VIE flights, with 70.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and VIE:
Vilnius International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
ج.م. 828 is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 1,760. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RIX to VIE.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you have an early flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near VIE:
Explore without limits with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and experience more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to the centre of Vienna has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RIX to VIE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Austria you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Austria, head for Linz, about 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz are among the biggest draws.
