Travelling from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Rotterdam.
To ensure you get on your RTM to RIX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RTM and RIX:
Split Airport
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
112 € is the lowest price for a one-way Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 224 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RTM to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RTM to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Of all flights leaving Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 79.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Rotterdam. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RTM:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead.
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 roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RTM to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.
