Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 9 hours behind Riga.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from RIX to Vancouver. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RIX to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You'll need an ETA for Canada if you hold a passport from Latvia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Riga International Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
The journey from central Riga to RIX takes approximately 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Vancouver, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vancouver
ج.م. 10,878 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 30,704. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIX to Vancouver if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Riga International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Riga International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from RIX to Vancouver, settle in at a hotel close to CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, visit Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from RIX to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
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