Riga to Oulu flights
Oulu lies 900 km (559 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 54 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 | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Finland |
| Population | 742,572 | 216,066 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | OUL, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 90100–90800 |
What changes when you arrive in Oulu
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 Oulu
Oulu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oulu Airport (OUL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,205 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu Airport | OUL | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,205 ft | 47 ft |
| Kemi-Tornio Airport (regional) | KEM | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,212 ft | 61 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Oulu from Riga?
900 km (559 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Oulu by air?
About 1 h 54 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 Oulu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Oulu flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL); Oulu also has KEM.
What currency do I need in Oulu?
The Euro (EUR).
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.