Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours ahead of Dublin.
Flights from DUB to RIX start from 06:40 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 17:20 with Ryanair. In total, there are 11 weekly Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DUB to RIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Baltic on this route.
With an impressive 96.15% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair has the best on-time record for DUB to RIX flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DUB and RIX include:
Hamburg Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, Rs10,846 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs21,060. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DUB to RIX by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUB to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of the departures from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Dublin Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're ready to explore another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
