Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is seven hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DTW to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and RIX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs96,347. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs200,780. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DTW to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from DTW to RIX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to RIX in January. Temperatures average 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, its top attractions 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 dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.
