Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Charlotte.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CLT to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CLT and RIX include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dublin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $640. A return plane ticket is currently $635. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CLT to RIX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CLT to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights departing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CLT:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 55ºF and 79ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºF and 39ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CLT to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, popular attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 25 miles south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
