Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga eight hours behind Brisbane.
Your BNE to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. 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.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the BNE to RIX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 606 €. A round-trip fare is currently 1.184 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to RIX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BNE to RIX.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BNE:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you're on a late Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNE to RIX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.