Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
Every week, there are seven Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 09:30 Air Baltic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:35 with Air Baltic.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your MXP to RIX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Baltic.
Among carriers operating MXP to RIX flights, Air Baltic has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MXP and RIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, $110 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $223. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MXP to RIX by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MXP to RIX.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MXP:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're taking a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to RIX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.