Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours ahead of Bristol.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BRS to RIX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BRS and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Prague Airport
Gdansk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$82 is the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $202. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRS to RIX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BRS to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BRS land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BRS:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Bristol Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you want to check out another corner of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are highlights.
