Riga to Linköping flights
Linköping lies 530 km (329 mi) west of Riga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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 | Linköping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Sweden |
| Population | 742,572 | 166,673 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | LPI, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 580 02–589 57 |
Clocks in Linköping are 1 h behind Riga right now, so a 1 h 26 min journey lands only 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Linköping
Crossing from Latvia into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; 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 Linköping
Linköping is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Linköping City Airport (LPI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, 86 km), Norrköping Airport (NRK, 41 km), Örebro Airport (ORB, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linköping City Airport | LPI | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,004 ft | 172 ft |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | NYO | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,442 ft | 140 ft |
| Norrköping Airport (regional) | NRK | 41 km (25 mi) | 7,228 ft | 32 ft |
| Örebro Airport (regional) | ORB | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,728 ft | 188 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Linköping from Riga?
530 km (329 mi) in a straight line, west of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Linköping by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Linköping?
Linköping is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Riga).
Which airports are used for Riga to Linköping flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Linköping City Airport (LPI); Linköping also has NYO, NRK, ORB.
What currency do I need in Linköping?
The Krona (SEK).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.