Gran Canaria Island to Riga (LPA–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
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.
LPA–RIX had nonstop service from airBaltic, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,768 miles in 5h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→RIX | TFS→RIX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 55m | 6h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 8:00 PM in Riga.
Spanish passport holders enter Latvia with no border checks. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is your only requirement. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
For stays longer than 90 days, register at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) for an EU citizen registration certificate. Bring your passport or ID, a completed application form, proof of address in Latvia, and evidence of employment, study, or sufficient funds. The registration is free for EU citizens and takes a few business days. EU citizens can live and work in Latvia without a work permit. Latvia uses the euro since 2014.
Global bus Line 60 connects Las Palmas (Santa Catalina bus station) to LPA in about 25–30 minutes (€2.95). Service is frequent from around 06:00 to midnight. From Maspalomas and the southern resorts, Line 66 runs to the airport in 40–50 minutes (€4.35).Taxis from Las Palmas city center cost €25–35. From Maspalomas: €30–40. The GC-1 motorway runs directly to the airport. Rental cars are the dominant transport mode for island visitors; return desks are in the terminal building.
LPA–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to RIX
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) had nonstop service from airBaltic, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
LPA to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to RIX is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,768 miles (4,455 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Valencia, Zürich and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFS).