Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Athens and Riga are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from ATH to RIX start at 11:10 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 23:05 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from four weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Your ATH to RIX flight 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 for international travel.
During popular months like July, 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 fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating ATH to RIX flights, Aegean Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and RIX:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
72 € is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at 161 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to RIX, book your trip ten months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.