Travelling from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport is 45 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Palanga.
Choose from 61 weekly Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 18:25.
To ensure you get on your PLQ to RIX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that offers PLQ to RIX flights. An impressive 89.13% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PLQ and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Stansted Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, $59 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $114. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from PLQ to RIX, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from PLQ to RIX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
80.07% of flights departing from Palanga International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PLQ.
Central Palanga to Palanga International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Palanga International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Palanga International 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).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PLQ to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
