Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SSH to RIX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic offers direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier that offers SSH to RIX flights. A reliable 90.0% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SSH and RIX:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, RM1,321 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,446. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SSH to RIX.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharm El Sheikh Airport, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SSH to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.
