Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Newcastle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCL to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCL and RIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Bergen Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs26,653. A round-trip fare right now is Rs51,860. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from NCL to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCL to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of all flights departing from Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% land on time at their destination.
To get to Newcastle International Airport from central Newcastle, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.
