Travelling from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours ahead of Aberdeen.
Every week, there are three Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 18:10 Air Baltic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:10 with Air Baltic.
To ensure you catch your ABZ to RIX flight, allow 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 standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Baltic.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ABZ and RIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
68 € is the best price for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 188 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from ABZ to RIX by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ABZ to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
Of all flights leaving Aberdeen International Airport, 68.69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Aberdeen International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Aberdeen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ABZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.