Helsinki (Vantaa) to Riga (HEL–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.
HEL–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair Also: JL | 35 | AT7 | 1h04-1h10 | – | Oneworld | JL |
| BT airBaltic Also: EK, FB, FI, LY | 26 | 223 | 0h50-0h55 | – | – | EK, FB, FI, LY |
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 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 85 | 36 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 50m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · RIX: EEST
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 and airBaltic. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HEL to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to RIX is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (382 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lennart Meri Tallinn, Stockholm-Arlanda and Vilnius. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL), Tampere / Pirkkala (TMP) and Turku (TKU).