Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AUH to RIX flight.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AUH and RIX include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $274. A return plane ticket is currently $659. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUH to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AUH to RIX.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights leaving from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from AUH to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.