Riga to Berlin (RIX–BER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIX–BER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, JU, KM | 10 | 223 | 1h40 | – | – | A3, JU, KM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Berlin from Riga
| Metric | RIX→BER | VNO→BER | TLL→BER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 10 | 15 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 35m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · BER: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Berlin.
The Airport Express (FEX) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 30 minutes and costs €3.80 with a standard ABC-zone ticket (covered by the Berlin Welcome Card). Departs every 30 minutes. S9 to Spandau or Westkreuz also works (45–50 min, same fare).
Taxis to Mitte: €40–55 (35–50 min). Uber: €30–45. The train platforms are in the basement of Terminal 1; follow the "S-Bahn/FEX" signs from baggage claim. Rental car desks are in Terminal 1 arrivals. Regional trains to Magdeburg, Dresden, and Leipzig also stop at BER airport station.
Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Berlin winters (December–February) average −2–4°C with occasional snow and freezing rain. De-icing delays are routine in January and February but rarely cause mass cancellations. The airport's recent construction means modern de-icing infrastructure.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms possible in July. Spring and autumn are mild (10–18°C) and operationally stable. Strong westerly winds can make approaches to BER gusty. Overall disruption risk is moderate.
RIX–BER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to BER
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RIX to BER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to BER ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).