Travelling from Tokyo to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll board your flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport (RIX). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the two main airports in Tokyo.
Riga is seven hours behind Tokyo. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to RIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tokyo to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between HND and RIX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
73.52% of flights taking off from Haneda Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Tokyo to RIX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Narita International Airport:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70.53%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Tokyo to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$924 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,770. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to RIX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is the peak month for travel to Riga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to RIX flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Riga right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Riga International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its must-visit sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Latvia, consider Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.