Munich to Riga (MUC–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, KM, LH, LY | 13 | 223 | 2h05 | – | – | A3, KM, LH, LY |
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 | 43 | – | 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 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MUC to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to RIX is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamburg Helmut Schmidt, Lennart Meri Tallinn and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG) and Memmingen (FMM).