Travelling from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organising your flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX).
Book a direct Frankfurt to Riga International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the busiest route. Air Baltic operates the earliest flight at 9:50am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from FRA to RIX is with Lufthansa at 9:30pm.
Your flight from Frankfurt to RIX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Take the express route from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX) are available from here.
When leaving from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport with Lufthansa.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Lufthansa between FRA and RIX.
Lufthansa is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
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53.13% of flights out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near RIX and shut your eyes sooner:
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, $95 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $187. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to RIX. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Frankfurt to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Riga. July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to RIX flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riga
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are leading attractions which should feature on every Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ventspils is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
