Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Riga and Sharm El Sheikh share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your RIX to SSH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RIX and SSH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
At the moment, Rs38,078 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs84,217. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from RIX to SSH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to SSH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 71.03% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Consider booking a hotel close to SSH if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car and explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sharm El Sheikh. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to SSH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Sharm El Sheikh, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Cairo to check off its top attractions. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key reasons to visit.
