Travelling from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours ahead of Bournemouth.
Your BOH to RIX flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOH and RIX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 57 €. A return ticket right now is 131 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BOH to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BOH to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
76.27% of flights that leave from Bournemouth Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Bournemouth Airport from central Bournemouth, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BOH? If you've booked an early flight from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Bournemouth Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOH to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.