Heraklion to Riga (HER–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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BT638
BT airBaltic
223
9:15 PM
EEST
12:50 AM+1
EEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT635
BT airBaltic
223
7:00 AM
EEST
10:30 AM
EEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT637
BT airBaltic
223
5:05 PM
EEST
8:35 PM
EEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Riga
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,492 mi 3h 35m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

HER–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 1 223 3h35
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (1 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, HER to RIX direction.
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
1
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Sat
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,162
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.

Other ways to reach Riga from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric HER→RIX ATH→RIX
Distance from HER 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 9
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Riga International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riga is 0 hours the same as Heraklion.
HER: EEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and Latvia are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Latvia without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

HER–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 5 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,492 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HER to RIX. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCO, TLV, GVA, PRG, LHR, IST, ATH, EDI, CGN, VNO, CDG, BER, HAM, FRA, LBA, MUC, VIE, AMS, LGW, HEL, CPH, ZRH, LCA, MAN, BRU, BGY, EMA, DUB, DUS, STN and CRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIX to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to RIX

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to RIX ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Spata-Artemida (ATH).