Helsinki (Vantaa) to Riga (HEL–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–RIX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, airBaltic and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 28 | AT7 | 1h05-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 26 | 223 | 1h | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 223 | 1h | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 6 | 223 | 0h55 | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 4 | 223 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Helsinki (Vantaa)
| Metric | HEL→RIX | TLL→RIX | TMP→RIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HEL | – | 63 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 65 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 50m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · RIX: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Riga.
Finnish citizens enter Latvia visa-free under EU free movement with no time restriction. A Finnish passport or national ID card is accepted. No border checks apply on Schengen flights between Finland and Latvia.
Stays beyond 90 days require registration at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA). Bring your passport or ID, proof of employment or financial means, health insurance, and proof of accommodation. The registration certificate costs EUR 14 and is issued the same day in most cases.
airBaltic is the main carrier on the Helsinki to Riga route, with Finnair also offering service. Latvia uses the euro, same as Finland. Your EHIC/GHIC is valid for emergency care. Riga is also reachable by ferry to Tallinn and then bus or train, a 6 to 8 hour journey that works as a weekend road trip.
HEL–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to RIX
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, airBaltic, Emirates, Bulgaria Air and Icelandair. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HEL to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to RIX ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (382 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL), Tampere / Pirkkala (TMP) and Turku (TKU).