Travelling from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Dortmund.
Give yourself enough time to make your DTM to RIX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTM and RIX:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
50 € is the best price for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at 99 €. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DTM to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTM to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dortmund Airport, data shows 67.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dortmund to Dortmund Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DTM. Whether you have an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on 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 Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Dortmund Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTM 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 done Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.