Riga to Dubai (RIX–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIX–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 2,685 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: EK | 6 | 223 | 7h40 | – | – | EK |
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 4 | 7M8 | 8h33 | – | – | EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Riga
| Metric | RIX→DXB | VNO→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 6 |
| Flight time | 7h 40m | 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) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and flydubai. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RIX to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to DXB ranges from 7 hours 40 minutes to 8 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,685 miles (4,320 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO).