Flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is seven hours ahead of Boston and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your BOS to RIX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOS and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$505 is the best price for a one-way Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $739. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BOS to RIX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
BOS is located at One Harborside Drive.
When it comes to Boston Logan International Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Boston Logan International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Boston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BOS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOS to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.