Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Bridgetown six hours behind Riga.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RIX to BGI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. Many passengers pass through Frankfurt Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,958 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,982. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RIX to BGI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from RIX to BGI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Grab a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car and explore Bridgetown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Grantley Adams International Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
March is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bridgetown in May.
The warmest month in Bridgetown is September, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RIX to BGI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Barbados you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a visit to Speightstown will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Barbados, head for Oistins, about 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park are among its highlights.
