Flying from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Riga share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your SKG to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
Air Baltic is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SKG and RIX:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, ₹ 7,156 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 15,856. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SKG to RIX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SKG to RIX.
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Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Thessaloniki International Airport, data shows 79.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SKG to RIX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.

