Flying from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hurghada and Riga share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HRG to RIX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HRG and RIX include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
ج.م. 5,254 is currently the best price for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 11,983. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HRG to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HRG to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
59.22% of flights taking off from Hurghada International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Hurghada International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Hurghada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HRG:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel near RIX if you have a late Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed 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 possible rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HRG to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out 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 among the biggest draws.
