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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BT684+1
BT airBaltic
223
2:25 PM
CEST T2
7:00 PM
EEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT683+1
BT airBaltic
223
11:00 AM
EEST
1:40 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Barcelona to Riga
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,452 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 7 223 3h35
FR Ryanair 0
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,088
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.

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 7 2
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of BCN with service to Riga International Airport.

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 35m.
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.

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.

BCN–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,452 mi / 2,337 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,452 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Ryanair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BCN to RIX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, GOT, GVA, VRN, BGO, LHR, RAK, CGN, LPA, MAN, MLA, EMA, FAO, MAD, BLL, CTA, VNO, HAM, NCE, ZRH, DUS, FRA, FCO, BER, TLV, CDG, BRU, MUC, VIE, CRL, MXP, ALC, YUL, ATH, OPO, TLL, LGW, ARN, BEG, EDI, LBA, HEL, KRK, BUD, AGP, KEF, OSL, AMS, RMO, PMI, CPH, WAW, OTP, DUB, SOF, LJU, PRG, STN, IST, DXB, LCA, LIS, BGY, TIV and VLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to RIX ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,452 miles (2,337 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).