Madrid to Riga (MAD–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BT686
BT airBaltic
223
5:15 PM
CET T4
10:15 PM
EET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT685
BT airBaltic
223
12:55 PM
EET
4:15 PM
CET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Riga
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,672 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

MAD–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 1,672 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 3 223 4h
IB Iberia 1 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: IB (1 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to RIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,628
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CET · RIX: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

MAD–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,672 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Iberia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MAD to RIX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FNC, VRN, ARN, DUS, MAN, LGW, ALC, FCO, ZRH, CTA, GVA, MLA, MUC, CRL, BRU, FRA, BER, CDG, LIS, HAM, VIE, BGY, HEL, AMS, PRG, STN, MXP, CPH, AGP, BCN, WAW, SOF, LHR, IST, OSL, LPA, KRK, DUB, RAK, OTP, ATH, DXB, TLV and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Yes, return flights from RIX to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to RIX

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Iberia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to RIX ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via FNC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.