Travelling from Bangkok to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Riga International Airport (RIX).
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours behind Bangkok.
Your flight from Bangkok to RIX won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Bangkok to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and RIX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to RIX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Riga International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, P14,441 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P39,742. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to RIX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Bangkok to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bangkok to Riga International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Riga International Airport (RIX). Plan your visit to Riga in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Bangkok to RIX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Riga:
Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Picturesque Rīga are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Riga itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.