Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Each week, there are five Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, opt for the 07:25 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 17:00 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers EDI to RIX flights. An impressive 88.89% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and RIX include:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$37 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from $85. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to RIX, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometers south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
