Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
To ensure you get on your SGN to RIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SGN and RIX:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, $1,095 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,766. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SGN to RIX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights leaving from Tan Son Nhat International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SGN to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.
