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

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1,521 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 32m ago
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BT740+1
BT airBaltic
223
2:05 PM
CEST
6:40 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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KM2800cs
KM KM Malta
223
2:05 PM
CEST
6:40 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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FR8752
FR Ryanair
73H
8:05 PM
CEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
3h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FR8753
FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 AM
EEST
9:00 AM
CEST
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BT739+1
BT airBaltic
223
10:50 AM
EEST
1:25 PM
CEST
3h 35m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KM2801cs
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
Prices

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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 LOW6 → AIB6BT Warsaw (WAW) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 40m ACKMLH → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 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
FCO Rome 6h 40m AZBTET → A3AZBT Rome (FCO) to Riga flights
HAM Hamburg 6h 45m EW → BT Hamburg (HAM) to Riga flights
IST Istanbul 6h 50m 6EKMTK → BTJ2TK Istanbul (IST) to Riga flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 55m BTKMLX → A3AIBT Zurich (ZRH) to Riga flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 22m FRIBLL → BT Barcelona (BCN) to Riga flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 7h 35m FR → AIAZBT Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Riga flights
LBA Leeds, West Yorkshire 7h 45m LS → FR Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) to Riga flights
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Valletta to Riga
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,521 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

MLA–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,521 miles in approximately 3h 35m. 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
BT airBaltic Also: KM 2 223 3h35 – – KM
FR Ryanair 2 73H 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, KM
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (4 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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLA to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
WAW ~5h 0m FRA ~5h 40m NCE ~6h 20m CGN ~6h 25m CDG ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,077
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: 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 35m 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 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,521 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLA to RIX: airBaltic and Ryanair.
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, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
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 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 is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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