Travelling from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to RIX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and RIX include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to RIX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a major connection point.
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Riga International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$633 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport. Return flights start at $812. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to RIX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is when most people travel to Riga. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Washington DC to RIX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Riga International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Riga when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Old City Riga (Vecriga) followed by Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Ventspils is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.