Alicante to Riga (ALC–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT690
BT airBaltic
223
5:07 PM
CEST
9:55 PM
EEST
3h 48m
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D82097
D8 Norwegian Air
738
9:40 PM
CEST Red-eye
2:40 AM+1
EEST
4h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BT689
BT airBaltic
223
12:49 PM
EEST
3:41 PM
CEST
3h 52m
74%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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D82096
D8 Norwegian Air
738
5:45 PM
EEST
8:55 PM
CEST
4h 10m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 38m FRUX → BT Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Riga flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 40m HVKLQR → AIBTEK Amsterdam (AMS) to Riga flights
ARN Stockholm 5h 45m D8FRSK → A3BTD8 Stockholm (ARN) to Riga flights
ZRH Zurich 5h 45m LX → A3AIBT Zurich (ZRH) to Riga flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 6h AYD8FR → AYBTEK Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Riga flights
PRG Prague 6h 3m EWU2 → BTEKFR Prague (PRG) to Riga flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 6h 25m D8DYSK → BTD8FB Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Riga flights
BEG Belgrade 6h 35m JUW6 → BTJU Belgrade (BEG) to Riga flights
FCO Rome 6h 35m FRW4 → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
LGW London 6h 40m BABYFR → AIBABT London (LGW) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Alicante to Riga
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,703 mi 3h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

ALC–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,703 miles in approximately 3h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 2 223 3h48 – – –
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 1 738 4h – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
738 Boeing 737-800 – D8
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + D8 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PMI ~5h 38m AMS ~5h 40m ARN ~5h 45m ZRH ~5h 45m HEL ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riga from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric ALC→RIX VLC→RIX PMI→RIX
Distance from ALC – 84 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2 1
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 50m 3h 40m
Valencia (VLC) to Riga flights · Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
ALC: CEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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For stays longer than 90 days, register at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) for an EU citizen registration certificate. Bring your passport or ID, a completed application form, proof of address in Latvia, and evidence of employment, study, or sufficient funds. The registration is free for EU citizens and takes a few business days. EU citizens can live and work in Latvia without a work permit. Latvia uses the euro since 2014.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ALC–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,703 mi / 2,741 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALC
Full nameAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Riga International Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,703 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ALC to RIX: airBaltic and Norwegian Air International Ltd..
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Palma de Mallorca, Amsterdam and Stockholm-Arlanda.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
Yes, return flights from RIX to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to RIX

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Norwegian Air International Ltd.. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALC to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to RIX is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,703 miles (2,741 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Amsterdam and Stockholm-Arlanda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).