Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport takes on average 2 hours 8 minutes. The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
Choose from 17 weekly flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. The 07:05 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight out from MUC to RIX. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 19:25 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to take in the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
If you want to break up your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the MUC - RIX route are:
Copenhagen Airport
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Latvia. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from MUC to RIX, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
ر.ق. 364 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 625. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book 8 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MUC to RIX.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Use filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel near RIX if you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga is about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13 ºC and 26 ºC. Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12 ºC and 4 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to RIX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riga
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Riga right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from MUC to RIX:
Riga Central Market and Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga are just two of the major attractions to put on your Riga travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Latvian National Opera.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Riga International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Riga stay.
