Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, making Berlin one hour behind Riga.
Flights from RIX to BER start from 07:00 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 18 weekly Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights.
Your RIX to BER 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.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Berlin (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
The most punctual carrier operating RIX to BER flights is Air Baltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.97% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RIX and BER:
Copenhagen Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$94 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at $229. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from RIX to BER by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that depart Riga International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Berlin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Berlin in January.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to BER in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Essen, about 451 kilometres west of Berlin. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among the biggest draws.