Köln (Cologne) to Riga (CGN–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Köln (Cologne) to Riga
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 800 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

CGN–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 800 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 2h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 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, CGN to RIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,727
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 Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric CGN→RIX DUS→RIX FRA→RIX
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 2 12 88
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 5m 2h 2m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Riga flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN 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 Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
800 mi / 1,287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Latvia visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so free movement applies fully. Bring your German passport or national ID card. No border controls on Schengen flights.

If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP). You need proof of accommodation, health insurance, and sufficient funds. Your EHIC covers emergency medical treatment. Latvia uses the euro.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Riga route.
Route details
Distance800 mi / 1,287 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 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 CGN to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 800 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CGN to RIX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VRN, LHR, SOF, PSA, KUN, ALC, RAK, FNC, VLC, LPA, BGY, HRG, MXP, MUC, STN, NCE, FCO, ZRH, BER, VIE, BUD, AGP, BCN, OTP, MAN, HER, ARN, CDG, EMA, AYT, PMI, OPO, CFU, LGW, IST, EDI, PRG, DUB, ATH, MLA, LIS, FAO, CTA, PFO and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from RIX to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS and FRA. 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 CGN to RIX

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to RIX ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 800 miles (1,287 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).