Flying from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is two hours ahead of Newcastle and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your NCL 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 flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NCL and RIX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Bergen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, R 881 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,891. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from NCL to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCL to RIX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from NCL reach their destination without delay.
Newcastle Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near NCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near RIX:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.
