Riga to Helsinki flights
Helsinki lies 362 km (225 mi) north of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Riga | Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Finland |
| Population | 742,572 | 658,864 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | HEL, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 00002–00990 |
What changes when you arrive in Helsinki
Crossing from Latvia into Finland: the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riga
Riga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Helsinki
Helsinki is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 179 ft |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,417 ft | 131 ft |
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Staying in Helsinki
Our booking partner lists 884 places to stay in Helsinki. Of the 559 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (333), and 19 are five-star. Across 194 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 374,375 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Helsinki from Riga?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Helsinki by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Helsinki?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Helsinki flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL); Helsinki also has TLL.
What currency do I need in Helsinki?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Helsinki?
Our booking partner lists 884 places to stay in Helsinki, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.