Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga is two hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DUB to RIX start at 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 17:20 with Ryanair. In total, there are three weekly Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DUB to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other great corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates DUB to RIX flights, with 76.09% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DUB and RIX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $53. A return fare is currently $133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to RIX.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
77% of flights that leave from Dublin Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near DUB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without experiencing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.