Riga to Stavanger flights
Stavanger lies 1,103 km (686 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 2 h 10 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 | Stavanger | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Norway |
| Population | 742,572 | 151,669 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | SVG, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 4001–4099 |
Clocks in Stavanger are 1 h behind Riga right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stavanger
Crossing from Latvia into Norway: money changes from the Euro to the Krone (NOK); the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Stavanger
Stavanger is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,369 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU, 51 km), Stord Airport, Sørstokken (SRP, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | SVG | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,369 ft | 29 ft |
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (regional) | HAU | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,957 ft | 86 ft |
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken (regional) | SRP | 94 km (58 mi) | 3,937 ft | 160 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Stavanger from Riga?
1,103 km (686 mi) in a straight line, west of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Stavanger by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Stavanger?
Stavanger is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Oslo against Europe/Riga).
Which airports are used for Riga to Stavanger flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG); Stavanger also has HAU, SRP.
What currency do I need in Stavanger?
The Krone (NOK).
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.