Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest you can take. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Your AMS to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other great parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this airline.
AirBaltic is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 79.76% of services arriving as scheduled, airBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to RIX flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, £62 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £118. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AMS to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to RIX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kms (120 miles) south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kms (25 miles) south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are the start of reasons to visit.











