Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour behind Ankara.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ESB to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ESB and RIX:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, ر.ق. 404 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 856. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ESB to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ESB to RIX.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights that depart Esenboga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ankara to Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ESB:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get 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 around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
