Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is 11 hours behind Auckland and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your AKL to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a sought-after stop between AKL and RIX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, RM3,389 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM6,056. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AKL to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of all flights departing from Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on time at their destination.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you have an early flight from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.