Flying from Houston to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Riga International Airport (RIX).
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Houston. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
Your flight from Houston to RIX won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to RIX leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Riga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to RIX flight:
Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Houston to Riga International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Houston to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Riga International Airport is R 4,716. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,841. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to RIX if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Houston to RIX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Riga International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Riga when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Old City Riga (Vecriga) followed by Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Ventspils is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
