Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour behind Riga.
You can choose from 20 weekly Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight you can take. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 17:00.
To ensure you get on your RIX to AMS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then exploring more of the Netherlands!) is a snap with airBaltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
AirBaltic has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving as scheduled, airBaltic is the most punctual carrier for RIX to AMS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIX and AMS:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
£30 is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Return flights start from £105. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from RIX to AMS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to AMS.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
79% of flights leaving from Riga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is around 10 kms (6 miles) from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you have a late Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Amsterdam in February.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIX to AMS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kms (35 miles) away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.











