Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AUH to RIX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AUH and RIX include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
158 € is the best price for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 479 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AUH to RIX, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AUH to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights that leave from Zayed International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to RIX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.