Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
2 hours 55 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Nice and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport start at 07:20 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The latest flight is the 18:30 option with Air Baltic. Overall, there are 3 services every week from NCE to RIX.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Latvia!). Choose from the direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between NCE and RIX include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Latvia. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from NCE to RIX, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
76 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at 147 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from NCE to RIX, book your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from NCE to RIX every day.
Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 42 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near NCE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Riga
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Riga right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from NCE to RIX:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are top sights which should feature on any good Riga itinerary.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. After booking your cheap ticket to Riga International Airport, check out our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Riga stay.
