Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Munich.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 19:25.
Leave enough time to make your MUC to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is easy with Air Baltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to RIX flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and RIX:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, ج.م. 6,179 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 9,124. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to RIX by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MUC to RIX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, data shows 71.34% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss 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 popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience major highlights starting with Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
