Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai is two hours ahead of Riga and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from RIX to DXB start from 00:05 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 23:25 with flydubai. In total, there are six weekly Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RIX to DXB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Air Baltic is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 87.23% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to DXB flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIX and DXB:
Tbilisi International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
C$236 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$507. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from RIX to DXB by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that leave from Riga International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and discover more of Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to DXB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are the start of reasons to visit.
