Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Dresden.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DRS to RIX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DRS and RIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
116 € is currently the best price for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at 191 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DRS to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DRS to RIX.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DRS touch down on schedule 84.36% of the time.
To reach Dresden International Airport from central Dresden, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DRS? If you're catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Dresden International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRS to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
