Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Leipzig.
To ensure you catch your LEJ to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LEJ and RIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, 107 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 172 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LEJ to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Of the flights that depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% land on time at their destination.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LEJ? If you've booked an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around 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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to RIX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
