Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport is 5 hours.
Riga and Hurghada follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your RIX to HRG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Hurghada (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is easy with airBaltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport.
AirBaltic is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering RIX to HRG flights is airBaltic. Its services arrive without delay 72.73% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and HRG:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Currently, 94 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 254 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to HRG, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIX to HRG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
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 arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Book a hotel close to HRG if you're taking a late Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Hurghada Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Hurghada Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hurghada. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to HRG in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.