Travelling from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of here.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport flight.
Riga is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. Travel from DUS to RIX on Air Baltic's 9:25am departure.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Dusseldorf to RIX.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of DUS, you can take a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport with Air Baltic.
Most passengers prefer to fly with airBaltic from DUS to RIX.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is airBaltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 70.45% of the time.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Dusseldorf Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights leaving Dusseldorf Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from DUS.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Break up your flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
NRN is about 72 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport the day before your Dusseldorf to RIX flight:
Flights from Dusseldorf Weeze Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85% of them touching down as expected.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX)
₹ 6,721 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 15,409. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Dusseldorf to RIX by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring cheap Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport (RIX). Plan your visit to Riga in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your Dusseldorf to RIX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Riga
Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Riga:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are must-do's during your Riga adventure.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered 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 you're eager to discover another side of Latvia, head for Ventspils, roughly 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are the start of reasons to visit.
