Travelling from Umea Airport (UME) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Umea.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your UME to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Umea Airport (UME) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
42 € is the best price for a one-way Umea Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 97 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from UME to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Umea Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Umea Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Umea Airport (UME)
Umea Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.4% of flights that depart UME reach their destination without delay.
Umea Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Umea. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to UME? If you're boarding an early flight from Umea Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Umea Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Umea Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Umea 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 UME to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
