Riga to Frankfurt am Main (RIX–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIX–FRA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic, Aegean Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic | 20 | 223, 32A, 32N | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 16 | 223, 321 | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 14 | 223, 321 | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 14 | 319, 32A | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 32A | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 320 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Riga
| Metric | RIX→FRA | VNO→FRA | TLL→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 56 | 46 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 43m | 2h 9m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
RIX–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to FRA
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air India, ITA Airways, airBaltic, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RIX to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to FRA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 790 miles (1,271 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 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).