Travelling from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Batumi.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BUS to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUS and RIX:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$227 is the lowest price for a one-way Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $428. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BUS to RIX by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BUS to RIX.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Batumi Airport (BUS)
Of all flights departing from Batumi Airport, 67.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Batumi to Batumi Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BUS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Batumi Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUS to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.