Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport is 4 hours 3 minutes. Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport start from 12:55 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest flight in the day is the 17:15 service with Air Baltic. Overall, there are 4 services every week between MAD and RIX.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and maybe even some other great corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MAD and RIX include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Latvia, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to RIX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport is ج.م. 3,918. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 9,085. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to RIX, book your trip 9 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 37 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga is about 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 49 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13 ºC and 26 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12 ºC and 4 ºC on average.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Riga right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from MAD to RIX:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are among the things you can't miss in Riga.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Riga International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Riga.
