Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Riga is two hours behind Baku and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive 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 GYD to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a breeze with Air Baltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between GYD and RIX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, R 2,134 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,411. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from GYD to RIX by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GYD to RIX.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that depart GYD arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to RIX sometime then if you like travelling in 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, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.