Travelling from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to RIX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a busy connecting point.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Riga International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 10 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport is 253 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 515 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to RIX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX). Plan your visit to Riga in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Washington DC to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are popular attractions which should feature on any good Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another corner of Latvia, head for Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.