Hamburg to Riga (HAM–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BT252
BT airBaltic
223
2:17 PM
CEST T2
4:55 PM
EEST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT254
BT airBaltic
223
8:00 PM
CEST T2
10:40 PM
EEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT251
BT airBaltic
223
1:40 PM
EEST
2:30 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT253
BT airBaltic
223
6:30 PM
EEST
7:20 PM
CEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hamburg to Riga
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 594 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

HAM–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HAM–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 8 223 1h38-1h40
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (8 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, HAM to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HAM to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,942
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Hamburg.
HAM: CEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
594 mi / 956 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 1h 40m.
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.

HAM–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamburg to Riga route.
Route details
Distance594 mi / 956 km
Flight time1h 38m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: HAM
IATA / ICAOHAM / EDDH
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation53 ft / 16 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HAM to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 1h 40m. The route covers 594 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from HAM to RIX. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, VRN, GVA, OTP, LHR, BGO, DUB, OPO, WAW, AMS, HER, FNC, HRG, BRU, LPA, STN, DUS, CPH, FCO, TFS, FRA, MUC, ZRH, FAO, MAD, NCE, MXP, VIE, LIS, CDG, HEL, ATH, BUD, LGW, MLA, VNO, PMI, IST, ARN, SOF, BEG, OSL, BCN, AGP, DXB, RMO, MAN, LCA and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Hamburg.
Yes, return flights from RIX to HAM 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 HAM to RIX

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HAM to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAM to RIX ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (956 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.