Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Tashkent's timezone is UTC+5, making Tashkent three hours ahead of Riga.
Flights from RIX to TAS start at 15:00 — the earliest with Uzbekistan Airways. The latest departure is at 15:00 with Uzbekistan Airways. Overall, there are five weekly Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport flights.
Your RIX to TAS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Tashkent (and then exploring more of Uzbekistan!) is a snap with Uzbekistan Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport.
Uzbekistan Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIX and TAS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport flight is Rs62,417. A return fare is currently Rs117,338. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIX to TAS.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIX to TAS.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TAS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tashkent International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Tashkent's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tashkent International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to central Tashkent
Tashkent International Airport to central Tashkent has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tashkent based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Tashkent International Airport for July if you want to explore Tashkent during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to TAS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've visited Tashkent, now it's time to discover other corners of Uzbekistan. Travel about 209 kilometres east to Namangan to tick off its leading attractions. From Hamza kalsavoy to Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Uzbekistan, head for Samarkand, about 274 kilometres south-west of Tashkent. Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiyab Museum and Vayeni garadok are the start of reasons to visit.