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

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FR8752
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:05 PM
CET
9:45 PM
EET
3h 40m
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BT740
BT airBaltic
223
5:40 PM
CET
10:15 PM
EET
3h 35m
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BT739
BT airBaltic
223
10:50 AM
EET
1:25 PM
CET
3h 35m
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FR8753
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:00 AM
EET
1:40 PM
CET
3h 40m
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FR9656
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:35 PM
EET
10:15 PM
CET
3h 40m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Valletta to Riga
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,521 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 4 7M8 3h40 – – –
BT airBaltic 2 223 3h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (6 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
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
OTP ~8h 30m LIS ~9h 10m IST ~12h 35m CTA ~13h 20m ARN ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,382
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 6 2
Flight time 3h 35m 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: CET · RIX: EET

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 35m to 3h 40m.
Facts

MLA–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valletta to Riga route.
Route details
Distance1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
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 approximately 3h 35m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,521 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MLA to RIX. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OTP, LIS, IST, CTA, ARN, MUC, EMA, VNO, BGY, LHR, CDG, LBA, PRG, VIE, BCN, ZRH, FRA, STN, LGW, MAD, CRL, WAW, CPH, MXP, KRK, ATH, DUS, FCO, SOF, BRU, LCA, DUB, BER, AMS and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MLA to RIX

Malta International Airport (MLA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLA to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLA to RIX ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OTP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Catania (CTA).