Riga to New York Flights

Riga International Airport

If you want to take an exciting vacation, consider booking your flights from Riga with Orbitz.com. Riga International Airport services Riga and its surrounding area. The airport is located six miles west of the city center, and it is the largest airport in the Baltic states. Czech Airlines, Estonian Air, Finnair, Iberia Express, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Turkish Airlines, and Transaero Airlines all serve this airport.

Riga International Airport Parking

Riga International Airport offers both long-term and short-term parking. Short-term parking is located in sections P2 and P3 of the airport. The first four hours will cost two lats, while 24 hours will cost you six lats. Long-term parking is available in section P3 of the airport. The daily rate for long-term parking is three lats.

Riga International Airport Transportation

Riga International Airport offers a variety of ground transportation services. There are city buses, shuttle buses, and taxis readily available. City bus #22 is wheelchair accessible and loads passengers at Sector E of the airport. The shuttle busses operate within the hour.

Riga International Airport Restaurants

Riga International Airport offers a variety of dining options for travelers. Coffee Nation is located in Sector C of the airport and offers a variety of coffees, teas and pastries. The Pizza Bar is located in Sector A of the airport and serves a variety of gourmet pizza slices. There is also a T.G.I. Fridays located in Sector C of the airport. Remember to choose Orbitz.com when booking flights from Riga.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.