Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours behind Tbilisi.
Each week, there are 17 Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 05:30 Air Baltic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 13:15 with Air Baltic.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TBS to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Air Baltic is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for TBS to RIX flights is Air Baltic.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs41,267 is the best price for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs76,425. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from TBS to RIX by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Of all flights departing from Tbilisi International Airport, 70.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Tbilisi International Airport from central Tbilisi, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to TBS? If you're catching an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from TBS to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
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 leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.