Travelling from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from here.
Book a direct Frankfurt to Riga International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX), with 19 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from FRA to RIX is the 9:50am Air Baltic option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:30pm with Lufthansa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to RIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX) operate out of this terminal.
Lufthansa is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport jetting out of FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and RIX is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.64% of its services arriving on schedule.
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
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74% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and RIX:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
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Frankfurt Hahn Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Riga International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$116 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at $213. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to RIX if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the busiest month to travel to Riga. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your Frankfurt to RIX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riga:
Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Riga Central Market are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Riga to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres southeast of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Ventspils is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.