Travelling from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Olbia and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your OLB to RIX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport.
Air Baltic has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OLB and RIX:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, ₹ 5,970 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 20,704. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from OLB to RIX, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
When it comes to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.61% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Olbia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near OLB:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OLB to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.