Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IAD and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs93,457. A return ticket right now is Rs128,335. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIX if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to RIX sometime around then 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. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
