Riga to Dubai (RIX–DXB) — 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.
RIX–DXB had nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,685 miles in 8h 33m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: EK | 6 | – | – | – | – | EK |
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 4 | – | – | – | – | EK |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Riga
| Metric | RIX→DXB | VNO→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 6 |
| Flight time | 8h 33m | 8h 11m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
RIX–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to DXB
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) had nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RIX to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to DXB is about 8 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,320 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Warsaw Chopin and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO).