Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours ahead of Southampton.
Your SOU to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SOU and RIX:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
111 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 214 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOU to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights leaving from Southampton Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SOU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
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.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Southampton Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite 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.