Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
Flights from HER to RIX start at 11:25 — the first with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 13:20 with Air Baltic. In total, you can choose from four weekly Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your HER to RIX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion 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. Some great stopovers between HER and RIX include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, Rs31,582 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs63,845. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to RIX, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from HER to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HER land at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HER to RIX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.