Riga to Rome (RIX–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIX–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,166 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, AZ, EK | 6 | 223 | 3h05 | – | – | A3, AZ, EK |
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Riga
| Metric | RIX→FCO | TLL→FCO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Rome.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
RIX–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to FCO
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Ryanair. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RIX to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to FCO ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,166 miles (1,877 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 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 Tallinn (TLL).