Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour behind Doha.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your DOH to RIX flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DOH and RIX:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Zvartnots International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, 155 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 363 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DOH to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from DOH to RIX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DOH:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DOH to RIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
