Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Brussels.
Flights from BRU to RIX start at 09:40 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 19:25 with Air Baltic. In total, there are 12 weekly Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BRU to RIX flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if time allows.
Air Baltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier offering BRU to RIX flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BRU and RIX include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport flight is ر.ق. 262. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 587. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from BRU to RIX, book your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRU to RIX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BRU to RIX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience major highlights starting with Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
