Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DEL to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is P14,007. A return fare right now is P27,450. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEL to RIX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from DEL to RIX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that depart Indira Gandhi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.