Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Warsaw and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 19 weekly flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport. The 05:50 departure with LOT - Polish Airlines is the earliest flight available between WAW and RIX. LOT - Polish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:10 if early starts aren't your thing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Riga (and discovering more of Latvia!) is simple with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport.
To see whether you need a visa to enter Latvia, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from WAW to RIX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport is R 1,153. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,534. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from WAW to RIX by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, Frederic Chopin Airport can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near WAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from WAW to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. After booking your flight from WAW to RIX, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are attractions you won't want to skip in Riga.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
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