Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is five hours behind Phuket and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HKT to RIX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between HKT and RIX include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $410. A return fare right now is $1,298. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from HKT to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights that depart Phuket Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore 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 boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Phuket Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Phuket 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 sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT 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. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.