Travelling from Mexico City to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Mexico City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to RIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Mexico City to RIX that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and RIX include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
MEX is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Riga International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to RIX flight is much easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Riga International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and turn out the lights sooner:
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 10 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Riga International Airport (RIX)
409 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Riga International Airport. Return flights start from 793 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to RIX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Mexico City to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Mexico City to Riga International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Riga. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to RIX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Riga International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another essential stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.