Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao's timezone is UTC+1, making Bilbao one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to BIO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and BIO:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
$126 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. A return flight starts from $289. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to BIO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RIX to BIO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Reserve a hotel near BIO if you have a late Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bilbao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bilbao and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
From Bilbao Airport, Bilbao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bilbao. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Bilbao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to BIO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are the start of reasons to visit.