Flying from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of here.
Take off on a direct Dubai to Riga International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Dubai. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. You can travel from DXB to RIX on Air Baltic's 9am departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to RIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX) depart from this terminal.
When departing from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport with Air Baltic.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with airBaltic between DXB and RIX.
AirBaltic is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to RIX departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai International Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Dubai International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). A main stopover between Al Maktoum International Airport and RIX, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to RIX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
71% of all departures from Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Dubai to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX)
234 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at 419 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to RIX.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Dubai to Riga International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai to Riga International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the busiest month to travel to Riga. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
When booking your Dubai to RIX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Riga International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Riga right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Riga International Airport:
Your visit to Riga should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres southeast to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Latvia, head for Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are among the biggest draws.