Dubai to Riga (DXB–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,685 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 54 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
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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
RMO Chişinău 9h 10m EKFZ → BT Chişinău (RMO) to Riga flights
OTP Otopeni 9h 10m EKFZ → BTRO Otopeni (OTP) to Riga flights
IST Istanbul 9h 15m BIEKFZ → BTJ2TK Istanbul (IST) to Riga flights
LCA Larnaca 9h 35m CYEKQF → A3BT Larnaca (LCA) to Riga flights
BEG Belgrade 9h 35m EKFZ → BTJU Belgrade (BEG) to Riga flights
TBS Tbilisi 10h EKFZ → BT Tbilisi (TBS) to Riga flights
CPH Copenhagen 10h 5m EKFIQF → A3AIBT Copenhagen (CPH) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 25m EKFIQF → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
FCO Rome 10h 40m AZEKFI → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
KRK Balice 10h 40m EKFZ → FR Balice (KRK) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Riga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,685 mi 6h 30m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–RIX had nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,685 miles in 6h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DXB–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic Also: EK 6 – – – – EK
FZ flydubai Also: EK 3 – – – – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FZ (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
VNO ~8h 25m RMO ~9h 10m OTP ~9h 10m IST ~9h 15m LCA ~9h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,000
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 behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
2,685 mi / 4,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Latvia and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure date.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Riga route.
Route details
Distance2,685 mi / 4,320 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 DXB to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Riga International Airport take about 6h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,685 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DXB to RIX: airBaltic and flydubai. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chişinău, Bucharest Henri Coandă and İstanbul.
Riga is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from RIX to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DXB to RIX

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) had nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DXB to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to RIX is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chişinău, Bucharest Henri Coandă and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.