Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga is one hour ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 12 weekly Munich Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
Your MUC to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is airBaltic.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier that offers MUC to RIX flights, with 77.66% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and RIX include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, $171 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Munich Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $269. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to RIX by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MUC to RIX.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Munich Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you have a late Munich Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Munich Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to RIX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.