Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to RIX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and RIX:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 73 €. A return fare is currently 130 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you're taking a late Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.