Munich to Riga (MUC–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MUC–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, KM, LH | 12 | 223 | 2h05 | – | – | A3, KM, LH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Munich
| Metric | MUC→RIX | SZG→RIX | FMM→RIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MUC | – | 68 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 10m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MUC: CEST · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
German passport holders can enter Latvia visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so free movement applies fully. Bring your German passport or national ID card. No border controls on Schengen flights.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP). You need proof of accommodation, health insurance, and sufficient funds. Your EHIC covers emergency medical treatment. Latvia uses the euro.
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
MUC–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to RIX
Munich Airport (MUC) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MUC to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to RIX ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG) and Memmingen (FMM).