Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Each week, there are 19 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 05:55 Transavia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:10 with Air Baltic.
To ensure you get on your AMS to RIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Air Baltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to RIX flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
₹ 6,916 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 13,710. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to RIX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AMS to RIX.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near RIX:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
