Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to RIX start at 09:50 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 176 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Your FRA 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.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
With 72.84% of its services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to RIX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and RIX:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, R 2,030 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,880. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to RIX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Frankfurt 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).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience major highlights starting with Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.