Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BFS to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BFS and RIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $86. A return ticket is currently $233. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFS to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Belfast International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 2 hours on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RIX:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Belfast International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFS to RIX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
