Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Berlin.
Flights from BER to RIX start at 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 21:45 with Ryanair. In total, there are 18 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BER to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
Air Baltic is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BER to RIX flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 72.73% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BER and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
65 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from 128 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BER to RIX.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BER to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BER:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
