Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga three hours behind Astana.
To ensure you catch your NQZ to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, 244 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 510 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NQZ to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To get to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to NQZ? If you're catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're taking a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick 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 lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NQZ to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential 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.
