Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Your IAH to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
79% of flights that leave from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAH? If you've booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are key reasons to visit.
