Riga to Tallinn flights
Tallinn lies 280 km (174 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 7 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 | Tallinn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Estonia |
| Population | 742,572 | 394,024 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Tallinn) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | TLL, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tallinn
Crossing from Latvia into Estonia: the dialling code becomes +372; 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 Tallinn
Tallinn is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,417-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,417 ft | 131 ft |
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,483 ft | 179 ft |
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Staying in Tallinn
Our booking partner lists 789 places to stay in Tallinn. Of the 549 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (274), and 7 are five-star. Across 308 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 493,690 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tallinn from Riga?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Tallinn by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Tallinn?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Tallinn flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL); Tallinn also has HEL.
What currency do I need in Tallinn?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Tallinn?
Our booking partner lists 789 places to stay in Tallinn, 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.