Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is nine hours ahead of Denver and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your DEN to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Denver International Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DEN and RIX:
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Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DEN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Riga International Airport? Consider Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to DEN.
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Denver International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle 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 the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Denver International Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Denver International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEN to RIX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.
