Flying from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
To ensure you catch your NUE to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NUE and RIX include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 55 €. A return ticket right now is 105 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NUE to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NUE to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
When it comes to Nuremberg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.86% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Nuremberg to Nuremberg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 2 hours.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from Nuremberg Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NUE to RIX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.