Kiev to Riga Flights

Flying Out of Kiev

Two major airports provide flights in to and out of Kiev—Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport and Boryspil International Airport. The Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport is located in Kiev’s Zhuliany neighbourhood, just south of the city’s centre, and the Boryspil International Airport, Ukraine’s largest airport, is located approximately eighteen miles east of Kiev. Several airlines service the airports, including Air Arabia, Air France, South Airlines, and UTair Ukraine. Rely on ebookers to find great deals on flights out of Kiev.

Airport Parking

Both airports have long-term parking options for passengers who want to leave their cars at the airport while they travel. It costs UAH 80 per day to park your car at Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport. The Boryspil International Airport has numerous parking options available, which cost anywhere from UAH 80 to UAH 200 per day.

Transportation to the Airport

You can get to either airport from anywhere in the city via taxicab. If your flight departs from Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport, you can also take public transportation. You can take the minibus to the airport for between UAH 2.5 and UAH 3. Alternatively, it costs UAH 1.5 to take the bus or trolley bus. If your flight departs from the Boryspil International Airport, you can take the Sky Bus from the Kharivska metro station to the airport for UAH 25.

Dining at the Airport

If you want to get something to eat before your flight, both airports have dining options. The Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport features full-service restaurants and a cafeteria for passengers looking for a quick meal. The Boryspil International Airport features full-service restaurants that serve a variety of European, Oriental, American, and Ukrainian dishes. It also has numerous cafes located in the departure lounges of the terminals, where passengers who are in a hurry can grab a quick bite to eat or a cup of coffee before their flight leaves Kiev.

Riga International Airport

Flights into Riga land at Riga International Airport, located 6.2 miles west of the city. The largest airport in the Baltic region, it provides flights to and from cities all over the world, including destinations like New York, Frankfurt, and Minsk. Lufthansa, Ryanair, and Finnair are just a few of the airlines providing service into and out of the airport. If you're looking for great deals on flights into Riga, ebookers can help you find them.

Traveling to Riga International Airport

There are several ways to get from the airport into town. If you want to take a taxi, SIA Baltic Taxi and AS Rigas Taksometru parks (Red Cab) are two services that can get you there in about fifteen minutes. The fare is anywhere between LVL 8 and LVL 10. Public bus #22 can take you straight from the airport into the city. The buses run every ten to thirty minutes, and the travel time is about half an hour. The regular ticket price is LVL 0.70 if you buy it from the driver and LVL 0.50 if you buy a ticket at the airport.

Climate in Riga

Summers in Riga are short and cool, with temperatures around 18°C. Winters are usually extremely cold, with plenty of snow. Temperatures at that time average -5°C but can go as low as -25°C. In spite of the cold, many people visit the city during the winter, thanks to the stunning landscape views as well of the possibility of viewing the famous Northern Lights.

Things to Do in Riga

There are plenty of things to do in Latvia's exciting capital city. Get an amazing bird's eye view of Riga and the River Daugava from the top of St. Peter's Church Tower. For the price of a couple of cheap tickets, you can enjoy a thrilling performance at the Latvian National Opera.