Traveling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RIC to ABQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Albuquerque Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RIC and ABQ include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that take off from Richmond Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Richmond Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Richmond. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ABQ instead:
Grab a Albuquerque Airport rental car and discover Albuquerque and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Albuquerque Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
The street address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport to central Albuquerque has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Albuquerque Airport. October is the most popular month to head to Albuquerque. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Albuquerque is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Albuquerque Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to ABQ in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
El Paso is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Albuquerque. Around 370 kilometers away to the south, well-known attractions include Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Colorado Springs, roughly 451 kilometers north of Albuquerque. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are the start of reasons to visit.