Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga six hours behind Hong Kong.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HKG to RIX flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKG and RIX:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, Rs106,594 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs155,588. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from HKG to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from HKG to RIX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of all flights leaving Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HKG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near RIX:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKG to RIX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
