Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours ahead of Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BHX to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHX and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
£36 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at £83. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHX to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights departing from Birmingham Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you're taking a late Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kms (25 miles) south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.