Bilbao to Riga (BIO–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BIO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BIO and RIX. Nearest airports to BIO with scheduled service: Vitoria Airport (VIT, 30 mi) · Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 47 mi) · San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 56 mi)
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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
BRU Zaventem 4h 55m NHSNVY → BTROSN Zaventem (BRU) to Riga flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h G3KLKQ → AIBTEK Amsterdam (AMS) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m ACCALH → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 20m AFAMG3 → AIBTKM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riga flights
PRG Prague 5h 35m EWQS → BTEKFR Prague (PRG) to Riga flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h IBUXV7 → BT Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Riga flights
ALC Alicante 6h 25m IBV7VY → BTD8 Alicante (ALC) to Riga flights
AGP Málaga 6h 40m IBQRV7 → BTFR Málaga (AGP) to Riga flights
LGW London 7h 10m IBVY → AIBABT London (LGW) to Riga flights
MAD Madrid 7h 25m AAADAT → BT Madrid (MAD) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bilbao to Riga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BIO and RIX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIO to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BRU ~4h 55m AMS ~5h 0m FRA ~5h 10m CDG ~5h 20m PRG ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,817
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
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.
Facts

BIO–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bilbao to Riga route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 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 BIO to RIX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brussels, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
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 Bilbao.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brussels, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.