Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is two hours ahead of Belfast and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your BHD to RIX flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHD and RIX:
Leeds Bradford International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 67 €. A return ticket is currently 181 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BHD to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHD to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights leaving from George Best Belfast City Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RIX:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD 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 about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are highlights.
