Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours ahead of Nottingham.
To ensure you catch your EMA to RIX flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a dependable 81.82% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating EMA to RIX flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EMA and RIX:
Vienna Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, $61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $127. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from EMA to RIX by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EMA to RIX.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
83% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of EMA.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near EMA? If you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EMA to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.