Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 19:05 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight you can take. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
To ensure you catch your DUS to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a breeze with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that operates DUS to RIX flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUS and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Hamburg Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $152. A return fare right now is $243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from DUS to RIX by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DUS to RIX.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Of the flights that depart from Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DUS:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUS to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.