Travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Leeds.
You can choose from three weekly Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 16:30.
Your LBA to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 88.57% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for LBA to RIX flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LBA and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Prague Airport
Krakow Airport
Handy information about Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Of the departures from Leeds Bradford Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Leeds Bradford Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LBA:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Riga. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LBA to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.