Frankfurt am Main to Riga (FRA–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FRA–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, AI | 21 | 223, 320, 321 | 2h10 | – | – | A3, AI |
| LH Lufthansa Also: A3, AI, AZ, EY, NH | 20 | 223, 319, 32A | 2h10 | – | – | A3, AI, AZ, EY, NH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→RIX | CGN→RIX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
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.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to RIX
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Lufthansa. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to RIX is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 790 miles (1,271 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 216 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Munich and Göteborg Landvetter. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN).