Flying from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Katowice.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KTW to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KTW and RIX:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, C$104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$213. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KTW to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KTW to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Katowice International Airport (KTW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Katowice International Airport, data shows 75.15% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Katowice International Airport from central Katowice, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to KTW? If you've booked an early flight from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about 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 by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Katowice International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from KTW to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.