Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is seven hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
To ensure you get on your DRW to RIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is RM3,070. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM7,928. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DRW to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of the flights that depart from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near DRW. Whether you have an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead.
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 get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from Darwin International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DRW to RIX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
