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

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1,492 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 23m ago
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BT636
BT airBaltic
223
11:25 AM
EEST
3:00 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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BT638
BT airBaltic
223
9:15 PM
EEST
12:50 AM+1
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3h 35m
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BT635
BT airBaltic
223
7:40 AM
EEST
11:10 AM
EEST
3h 30m
58%
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BT637
BT airBaltic
223
5:05 PM
EEST
8:35 PM
EEST
3h 30m
58%
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
WAW Warsaw 5h 3m W6XR → AIB6BT Warsaw (WAW) to Riga flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 15m 6EA3EK → A3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riga flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 5h 45m AYDK → AYBTEK Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Riga flights
BER Berlin 6h A3DEEW → BT Berlin (BER) to Riga flights
PRG Prague 6h 25m QS → BTEKFR Prague (PRG) to Riga flights
HAM Hamburg 6h 25m A3DIEW → BT Hamburg (HAM) to Riga flights
KRK Balice 6h 40m W6 → FR Balice (KRK) to Riga flights
RHO Rhodes 6h 45m A3GQ → BT Rhodes (RHO) to Riga flights
FCO Rome 6h 55m W4 → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 58m 4YA3DE → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Heraklion to Riga
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,492 mi 3h 35m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HER Routes RIX Routes HER Live Flights RIX Live Flights
All flights from Riga (RIX) Riga to Heraklion flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 5 223 3h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to RIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
WAW ~5h 3m ATH ~5h 15m CFU ~5h 45m HEL ~5h 45m BER ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,998
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riga from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric HER→RIX RHO→RIX ATH→RIX
Distance from HER – 179 mi 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 5 2 6
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 35m 3h 15m
Rhodes (RHO) to Riga flights · Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Riga International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,492 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HER to RIX: airBaltic.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Warsaw Chopin, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Helsinki Vantaa.
Yes, return flights from RIX to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO and 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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to RIX is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Helsinki Vantaa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).