Barcelona to Riga (BCN–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT airBaltic
223
11:48 AM
CEST T2
4:03 PM
EEST
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BT airBaltic
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7:15 AM
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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
PRG Prague 5h EWFRIB → BTEKFR Prague (PRG) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m AVDEET → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 5h 16m FRIBLL → AIAZBT Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Riga flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 24m ACEYFR → BTROSN Zaventem (BRU) to Riga flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 25m AMCIG3 → AIBTEK Amsterdam (AMS) to Riga flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 30m D8FRIB → A3AIBT Copenhagen (CPH) to Riga flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 32m AFAMG3 → AIBTKM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riga flights
BER Berlin 5h 35m FRIBLL → BT Berlin (BER) to Riga flights
FCO Rome 5h 40m ARAVAZ → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
BUD Budapest 5h 40m FRW6 → BTJU Budapest (BUD) to Riga flights
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Barcelona to Riga
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,452 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

BCN–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,452 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BCN Routes RIX Routes BCN Live Flights RIX Live Flights
All flights from Riga (RIX) Riga to Barcelona flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 6 223 3h15 – – –
FR Ryanair 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (6 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, BCN to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
PRG ~5h 0m FRA ~5h 10m MXP ~5h 16m BRU ~5h 24m AMS ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,200
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 Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric BCN→RIX PMI→RIX
Distance from BCN – 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 6 2
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 40m
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of BCN 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 Barcelona.
BCN: CEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,452 mi / 2,337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Latvia with no border checks. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is your only requirement. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

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.
Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

Facts

BCN–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,452 mi / 2,337 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BCN
Full nameJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 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 BCN to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,452 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BCN to RIX: airBaltic and Ryanair.
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 Václav Havel, Frankfurt Main and Milan Malpensa.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from RIX to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 BCN to RIX

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to RIX is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,452 miles (2,337 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Václav Havel, Frankfurt Main and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).