Travelling from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bratislava.
Your BTS to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BTS and RIX include:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, P3,789 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P9,254. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BTS to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BTS to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
When it comes to M.R. Stefanik Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.09% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to M.R. Stefanik Airport from central Bratislava, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BTS:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Riga in February.
When booking your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BTS to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover 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, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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.