Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making New Delhi three hours 30 minutes ahead of Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to DEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and DEL:
Dubai Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
R 4,584 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,878. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from RIX to DEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RIX to DEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
79% of flights that depart Riga International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RIX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DEL:
Follow your own route with a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through New Delhi and beyond.
Booking your ride from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to New Delhi in March.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIX to DEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Kanpur is another well-known destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No trip is complete without dropping by ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.