Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Stuttgart's timezone is UTC+1, making Stuttgart one hour behind Riga.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your RIX to STR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and STR:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight is £70. A round-trip fare right now is £162. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to STR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
Finding cheap flights from RIX to STR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.03% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Riga International Airport is about 7 miles from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STR instead:
Grab a Stuttgart Airport rental car and explore Stuttgart and beyond with your own wheels. Flex To Go, Alamo and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Stuttgart Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
From Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Stuttgart. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Stuttgart, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to STR in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Stuttgart, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel around 120 miles east to Munich to tick off its popular sights. From Marienplatz to Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 210 miles north-west of Stuttgart, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.