Catania to Riga (CTA–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT640
BT airBaltic
223
5:35 PM
CET TA
9:55 PM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT639
BT airBaltic
223
7:20 AM
EET
9:50 AM
CET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Catania to Riga
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,405 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

CTA–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,405 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 2 223 3h20
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (2 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, CTA to RIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,406
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 Catania

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric CTA→RIX MLA→RIX
Distance from CTA 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2 6
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of CTA with service to Riga International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
CTA: CET · RIX: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,405 mi / 2,261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Latvia are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Latvia without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

CTA–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,405 mi / 2,261 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: CTA
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTA to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,405 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CTA to RIX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGW, BGY, FRA, MAD, BER, TFS, MLA, FCO, VRN, CRL, VNO, PRG, MXP, CDG, IST, AMS, KRK, VIE, MUC, WAW, BCN, BRU, OTP, ZRH, STN, DUS, SSH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from RIX to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLA. 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 CTA to RIX

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to RIX ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,405 miles (2,261 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA).