Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kaunas Airport (KUN): what you need to know
Kaunas's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Riga.
Your RIX to KUN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIX and KUN include:
Copenhagen Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Right now, £43 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £108. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIX to KUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIX to KUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights departing from Riga International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Riga International Airport is around 7 miles from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kaunas Airport (KUN)
If you're landing on a late Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KUN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kaunas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Toprent and venture far and wide through Kaunas and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kaunas Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Kaunas Airport (KUN) to central Kaunas
Kaunas Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Kaunas. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kaunas. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kaunas is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Kaunas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to KUN in January. Average temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Lithuania
You've seen Kaunas, now it's time to explore other parts of Lithuania. Journey about 55 miles east to Vilnius to check off its leading attractions. From Gediminas Tower to Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 120 miles north-west of Kaunas, Klaipėda is another essential stop in Lithuania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kiss, Pempininku Fountains and Jurgio Ambraziejaus Pabrėžos sensorinis sodas.
