Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport is 45 minutes.
Palanga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Riga.
You can choose from 74 weekly Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport flights. The 11:25 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest available. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RIX to PLQ flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Palanga — and maybe even more of Lithuania if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
Among carriers operating RIX to PLQ flights, Air Baltic has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIX and PLQ include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Copenhagen Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
At the moment, P2,074 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P4,023. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIX to PLQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RIX to PLQ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, 71.03% of flights complete their journey on time.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PLQ:
Pick up a Palanga International Airport rental car and explore Palanga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Toprent and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Palanga International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
Palanga International Airport to the centre of Palanga has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Palanga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Palanga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Palanga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to PLQ in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Lithuania
You've done Palanga, now it's time to explore other corners of Lithuania. Travel around 306 kilometres south-east to Vilnius to check off its must-visit sights. From Gediminas Tower to Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kaunas is another favourite destination in Lithuania and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga. No trip is complete without visiting Kaunas Castle, Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery.