Travelling from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Riga is two hours behind Tbilisi and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from TBS to RIX start at 00:05 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 15:25 with Air Baltic. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your TBS to RIX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
AirBaltic has direct flights from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is airBaltic.
Among carriers operating TBS to RIX flights, airBaltic is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
ج.م. 6,240 is the best price for a one-way Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 13,400. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TBS to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from TBS to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tbilisi Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near TBS? If you're catching an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Tbilisi 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.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you want to check out another major stop in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are key highlights.
