Valletta to Riga (MLA–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,521 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 57m ago
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KM2800+1
KM KM Malta
223
2:05 PM
CEST
6:40 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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FR8752
FR Ryanair
73H
8:05 PM
CEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
3h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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KM2801+1
KM KM Malta
223
10:50 AM
EEST
1:25 PM
CEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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FR8753
FR Ryanair
73H
5:00 PM
EEST
7:40 PM
CEST
3h 40m
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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
VIE Vienna 5h 35m BTFRKM → BTJ2JU Vienna (VIE) to Riga flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 35m LOW6 → AIB6LO Warsaw (WAW) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 40m ACKMLH → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 40m A3FRMS → A3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riga flights
MUC Munich 5h 45m BTKMLH → A3BTKM Munich (MUC) to Riga flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 59m D8SK → A3AIBT Copenhagen (CPH) to Riga flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 30m AFBTKM → AIBTKM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riga flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 35m BTKMLX → A3AIBT Zurich (ZRH) to Riga flights
FCO Rome 6h 38m AZBTET → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 53m BTKLKM → AIBTEK Amsterdam (AMS) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Valletta to Riga
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,521 mi 3h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

MLA–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 1,521 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLA–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 3h30 – – –
BT airBaltic Also: KM 2 – – – – KM
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – KM
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (7 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, MLA to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
VIE ~5h 35m WAW ~5h 35m FRA ~5h 40m ATH ~5h 40m MUC ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,000
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 Valletta

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric MLA→RIX CTA→RIX
Distance from MLA – 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 20m
Catania (CTA) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of MLA with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Valletta.
MLA: CEST · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Valletta, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

MLA–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLA
Full nameMalta International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 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 MLA to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Malta International Airport to Riga International Airport take about 3h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,521 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLA to RIX: Ryanair and airBaltic.
This route has daily 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 Vienna, Warsaw Chopin and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Valletta.
Yes, return flights from RIX to MLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTA. 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 MLA to RIX

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and airBaltic. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLA to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to RIX is about 3 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Warsaw Chopin and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA).