Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Riga is two hours ahead of Lisbon and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 15:40 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:15 with Air Baltic.
Your LIS to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is a breeze with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Baltic.
Among carriers operating LIS to RIX flights, Air Baltic leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and RIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cote D'Azur Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, ₹ 7,390 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 16,612. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to RIX by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LIS to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
