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

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BT792+1
BT airBaltic
223
9:30 AM
+04 T1
2:55 PM
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6h 25m
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FZ1441
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:55 PM
+04 T3
10:25 PM
EEST
6h 30m
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FZ1442+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:45 AM
EEST
12:18 PM
+04
8h 33m
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BT791+1
BT airBaltic
223
11:20 PM
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8:00 AM+1
+04
7h 40m
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Dubai to Riga
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,685 mi 6h 25m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

DXB–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 2,685 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DXB Routes RIX Routes DXB Live Flights RIX Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic Also: EK 6 223 6h25 – – EK
FZ flydubai Also: EK 3 7M8 6h30 – – EK
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FZ (9 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, DXB to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,572
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 25m to 6h 30m.
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 25m to 6h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
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 approximately 6h 25m to 6h 30m. The route covers 2,685 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and flydubai. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from DXB to RIX. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, LJU, BGY, BER, PSA, LCA, HEL, CTA, GVA, SZG, LHR, MXP, OTP, NCE, PRG, HAM, AMS, DUS, MAD, KRK, STN, OSL, VNO, BCN, FCO, DUB, TAS, BRU, AYT, CDG, ARN, MAN, IST, EDI, FRA, LGW, VIE, ZRH, WAW, BEG, BUD, TBS, LIS, TLV, ATH, MUC, CPH, RMO and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 DXB to RIX

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to RIX ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,320 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.