Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is seven hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IAH to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IAH and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
R 5,199 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,688. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAH to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from IAH to RIX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
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.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
