Flights to Riga
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga International Airport | RIX | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 36 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, RIX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 36 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Riga
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga to Moscow | Russia | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Riga to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Riga to Berlin | Germany | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Riga to Hamburg | Germany | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Riga to Bucharest | Romania | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Riga to Minsk | Belarus | 403 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Riga to Budapest | Hungary | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Riga to Warsaw | Poland | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Riga to Vienna | Austria | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Riga to Stockholm | Sweden | 442 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Riga to Munich | Germany | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Riga to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Riga to Nizhniy Novgorod | Russia | 1,214 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Riga to Prague | Czechia | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Riga to Copenhagen | Denmark | 725 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Riga to Oslo | Norway | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Riga to Voronezh | Russia | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Riga to Köln | Germany | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Riga to Brussels | Belgium | 1,454 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Riga to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Riga to Kraków | Poland | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Riga to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Riga to Harbin | China | 6,541 km (4,064 mi) | about 9 h 8 min |
| Riga to London | United Kingdom | 1,676 km (1,042 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Riga to Changchun | China | 6,639 km (4,125 mi) | about 9 h 16 min |
| Riga to Ürümqi | China | 4,548 km (2,826 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Riga to Toronto | Canada | 6,766 km (4,204 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Riga to Paris | France | 1,703 km (1,058 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Riga to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 3,944 km (2,450 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Riga to Sapporo | Japan | 7,456 km (4,633 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Riga?
Riga International Airport (RIX) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RIX from Riga city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Riga on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.