Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga is two hours ahead of Nottingham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EMA to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating EMA to RIX flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 70.83% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between EMA and RIX:
Vienna International Airport
Pisa International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
C$65 is currently the lowest price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$135. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EMA to RIX.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
When it comes to East Midlands Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near EMA. Whether you're taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EMA to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.