Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Each week, there are four Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 08:35 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 14:25 with Air Baltic.
To ensure you catch your BUD to RIX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Air Baltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that offers BUD to RIX flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BUD and RIX include:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, Rs18,764 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs36,438. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BUD to RIX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, data shows 71.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near RIX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience major highlights starting with Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
