Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Menara Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Marrakech and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your RAK to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Menara 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 time allows.
Air Baltic is the top choice for travelers on this route.
With a dependable 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, Air Baltic has the best on-time performance for RAK to RIX flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Menara Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RAK and RIX include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Stansted Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Riga International Airport flight is AED 243. A round-trip plane ticket is currently AED 480. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from RAK to RIX by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Menara Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RAK to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Menara Airport, 73.36% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Menara Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Marrakech. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RAK. Whether you have an early flight from Menara Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Menara Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Menara Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go 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 Menara Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RAK to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.