Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Riga and Cairo share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to CAI flight. 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.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RIX and CAI include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
162 € is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from 329 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIX to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RIX to CAI.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
79% of flights taking off from Riga International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you have a late Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Explore without limits with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.