Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Stockholm.
Flights from ARN to RIX start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 119 weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ARN to RIX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Riga adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Latvia:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Baltic.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier offering ARN to RIX flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ARN and RIX include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, ₹ 1,621 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 3,258. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ARN to RIX.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ARN to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
73.1% of flights that depart Stockholm Arlanda Airport make it to their destination on time.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ARN:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking 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 is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ARN to RIX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.
