Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bilbao.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BIO and RIX include:
Frankfurt Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, £57 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £87. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to RIX if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to RIX.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from BIO.
Bilbao Airport is about 4 miles from central Bilbao. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BIO? If you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riga. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 25 miles south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.