Riga to Helsinki (Vantaa) (RIX–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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237 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 1h ago
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BT301
BT airBaltic
223
7:00 AM
EET
8:00 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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FI7193
FI Icelandair
223
7:00 AM
EET
8:00 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1072
AY Finnair
AT7
9:25 AM
EET
10:40 AM
EET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA6025
BA British
AT7
9:25 AM
EET
10:40 AM
EET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AY1074
AY Finnair
AT7
1:45 PM
EET
3:00 PM
EET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BT305
BT airBaltic
223
1:50 PM
EET
2:50 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1076
AY Finnair
AT7
6:10 PM
EET
7:25 PM
EET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BT307
BT airBaltic
223
7:40 PM
EET
8:40 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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EK3501
EK Emirates
223
7:40 PM
EET
8:40 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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FB1460
FB Bulgaria
223
7:40 PM
EET
8:40 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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BT325
BT airBaltic
223
11:30 PM
EET
12:30 AM+1
EET
1h
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BT326
BT airBaltic
223
5:30 AM
EET T2
6:30 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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FB1461
FB Bulgaria
223
5:30 AM
EET T2
6:30 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1071
AY Finnair
AT7
7:45 AM
EET T2
8:55 AM
EET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FB1459
FB Bulgaria
223
8:40 AM
EET T2
9:40 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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BT302
BT airBaltic
223
8:40 AM
EET
9:40 AM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1073
AY Finnair
AT7
12:10 PM
EET TT2
1:20 PM
EET
1h 10m
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BT306
BT airBaltic
223
3:30 PM
EET
4:30 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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FI7194
FI Icelandair
223
4:10 PM
EET
5:05 PM
EET
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1075
AY Finnair
AT7
4:30 PM
EET TT2
5:40 PM
EET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AY1077
AY Finnair
AT7
8:35 PM
EET T2
9:40 PM
EET
1h 5m
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EK3500
EK Emirates
223
9:20 PM
EET T2
10:20 PM
EET
1h
M T W T F S S
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BT308
BT airBaltic
223
9:20 PM
EET T2
10:20 PM
EET
1h
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Riga to Helsinki (Vantaa)
6 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 237 mi 1h nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

RIX–HEL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic, Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 26 223 1h
AY Finnair 21 AT7 1h15 Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 AT7 1h15 Oneworld
EK Emirates 7 223 1h
FI Icelandair 7 223 1h
FB Bulgaria Air 2 223 1h
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, EK, FB, FI
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + EK + FB + FI (42 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AY + BA (28 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIX to HEL direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,387
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Riga

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric RIX→HEL TAY→HEL VNO→HEL
Distance from RIX 139 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 2
Weekly flights 70 12 35
Flight time 1h 0h 55m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of RIX with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 0 hours the same as Riga.
RIX: EET · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
237 mi / 382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 15m.

RIX–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance237 mi / 382 km
Flight time1h to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights70 out / 71 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 15m. The route covers 237 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, airBaltic, Emirates, Bulgaria Air and Icelandair.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from RIX to HEL. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, INN, LCA, LIS, BUD, LGW, FAO, CPH, ARN, ALC, BER, HRG, AMS, TLL, BRU, GVA, CRL, FNC, VNO, VIE, OSL, CDG, TFS, HAM, FRA, MUC, DUB, BCN, STN, NCE, MAN, KTT, WAW, ZRH, FCO, AGP, PRG, MXP, BGY, LHR, IST, DUS, ATH, MAD, KEF, DXB, LPA and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HEL to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TAY, VNO and TLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RIX to HEL

Riga International Airport (RIX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, airBaltic, Emirates, Bulgaria Air and Icelandair. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIX to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to HEL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (382 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tartu (TAY), Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).