Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong six hours ahead of Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to HKG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between RIX and HKG include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Currently, £324 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £536. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to HKG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The street address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 20 miles from central Hong Kong. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hong Kong. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to HKG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 miles north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another well-known destination in China and is around 17 miles north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without experiencing Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.