Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is one hour behind Riga, where Riga International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). Choose from six services every week between these two airports. Air Baltic offers a 07:00 departure between RIX and HAM.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RIX to Hamburg flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Begin your trip at RIX and travel straight to Hamburg Airport (HAM). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Riga International Airport to Hamburg tickets.
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Air Baltic. This carrier operates direct flights from Riga International Airport to Hamburg.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from RIX to Hamburg with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
RIX is about 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Hamburg flight is ج.م. 2,562. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,012. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from RIX to Hamburg, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
May is the best month for landing an amazing deal on Riga International Airport to Hamburg tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from RIX to Hamburg.
Snag an affordable flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance of your flight from RIX to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Once your flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your RIX to Hamburg flight:
Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from your arrival gate, so you can drive off in a flash.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Riga International Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Riga International Airport to Hamburg flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Riga International Airport to Hamburg:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are must-visits when exploring Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
