Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Stuttgart.
To ensure you catch your STR to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between STR and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
RM460 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM801. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from STR to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STR to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
77.15% of flights leaving from Stuttgart Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near STR. Whether you have an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STR to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Latvia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
