Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Toronto: what you need to know
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is 6 hours behind Riga.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from RIX to Toronto.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RIX to Toronto. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You'll need an ETA for Canada if you have a passport from Latvia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Riga International Airport to Toronto, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
RIX is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near RIX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Toronto
267 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 430 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RIX to Toronto. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Riga International Airport to Toronto is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. After your flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 39 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to YTZ. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from RIX to Toronto at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto. August is the busiest month for a trip to Toronto. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from RIX to Toronto sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Toronto, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Toronto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
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