Flying from Ottawa to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Riga is seven hours ahead of Ottawa. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Ottawa to RIX. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Riga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% land on time at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Riga International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 10 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Riga International Airport is ج.م. 15,849. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 42,805. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to RIX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the peak month for travel to Riga. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Ottawa to RIX plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa 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
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riga:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Riga when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Old City Riga (Vecriga) followed by Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres southeast to Daugavpils to tick off its must-visit sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ventspils is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No journey is complete without dropping by Kurzeme coastline, Ventspils Water Park and Ventspils Beach.
