Flying from Denver to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Denver. Denver International Airport (DEN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Denver to Riga International Airport (RIX) jetting off from here.
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Denver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Denver to RIX, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Denver to RIX departing from Denver International Airport (DEN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
DEN is about 40 kilometers from central Denver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your flight from Denver to Riga International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick drive from Denver International Airport, stay at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Denver International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from DEN make it to their destination as scheduled 80.23% of the time.
The address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Denver to Riga International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and get cozy, quick:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Denver to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 11 kilometers from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, AED 875 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,796. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Denver to RIX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Denver to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on flight tickets from Denver to RIX.
Find a cheap flight from Denver to Riga International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Denver to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Denver to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Denver to RIX flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Denver to Riga International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Riga right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Denver to Riga International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are essential stops on your Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you should also see. About 193 kilometers south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 153 kilometers west of Riga, Ventspils is another favorite stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
