Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to BSL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between RIX and BSL include:
Frankfurt Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
41 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts from 126 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RIX to BSL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RIX to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that take off from Riga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RIX:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and discover Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to head to Basel. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to go to Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Switzerland, consider Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.
