Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you get on your MAA to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAA and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, Rs101,322 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs204,680. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAA to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAA to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing 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 leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA 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 once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're ready to explore another side of Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.
