Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga five hours behind Bangkok.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BKK to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BKK and RIX include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, ج.م. 14,928 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 40,278. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to RIX, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from BKK to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BKK:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known 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 reasons to visit.