Travelling from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Luxembourg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your LUX to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LUX and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
ج.م. 2,353 is currently the best price for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 5,042. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LUX to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luxembourg Airport, 65.56% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luxembourg Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Luxembourg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LUX:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Luxembourg 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 LUX to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among the biggest draws.
