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

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237 mi airlines 89/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 38m ago
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✈ Nonstop
BT301+1
BT airBaltic
223
7:20 AM
EEST
8:20 AM
EEST
1h
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FI7193cs
FI Icelandair
223
7:20 AM
EEST
8:20 AM
EEST
1h
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AY1072+2
AY Finnair
AT7
8:35 AM
EEST
9:45 AM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BA6025cs
BA British
AT7
9:25 AM
EEST
10:40 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AY1074+4
AY Finnair
AT7
10:30 AM
EEST
11:45 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AY1080
AY Finnair
AT7
1:55 PM
EEST
3:05 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK3519cs
EK Emirates
223
1:55 PM
EEST
2:55 PM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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BT303+1
BT airBaltic
223
2:00 PM
EEST
3:00 PM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1076
AY Finnair
AT7
5:40 PM
EEST
6:50 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BT307+2
BT airBaltic
223
7:40 PM
EEST
8:40 PM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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EK3501cs
EK Emirates
223
7:40 PM
EEST
8:40 PM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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FB1460cs
FB Bulgaria
223
7:40 PM
EEST
8:40 PM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1078+2
AY Finnair
AT7
9:40 PM
EEST
10:50 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BT325
BT airBaltic
223
11:30 PM
EEST
12:30 AM+1
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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BT326+1
BT airBaltic
223
5:30 AM
EEST T2
6:25 AM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FB1461cs
FB Bulgaria
223
5:30 AM
EEST T2
6:25 AM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1071+1
AY Finnair
E90
7:05 AM
EEST T2
8:05 AM
EEST
1h
M T W T F S S
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AY1073
AY Finnair
AT7
8:55 AM
EEST T2
10:05 AM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BT302+1
BT airBaltic
223
9:00 AM
EEST T2
9:55 AM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1079
AY Finnair
AT7
12:25 PM
EEST
1:35 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK3518cs
EK Emirates
223
3:35 PM
EEST
4:30 PM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BT304+2
BT airBaltic
223
3:40 PM
EEST T2
4:35 PM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FI7194cs
FI Icelandair
223
3:40 PM
EEST
4:35 PM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1075+5
AY Finnair
AT7
4:05 PM
EEST
5:15 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AY1077+2
AY Finnair
AT7
8:00 PM
EEST T2
9:10 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK3500cs
EK Emirates
223
9:20 PM
EEST T2
10:15 PM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BT308+1
BT airBaltic
223
9:20 PM
EEST T2
10:15 PM
EEST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Riga to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 89 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 89 Flights/wk 237 mi 1h nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

RIX–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 58 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
AY Finnair Also: BA 35 AT7 1h10-1h15 Oneworld BA
BT airBaltic Also: EK, FB, FI 26 223 1h EK, FB, FI
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, EK, FB, FI
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (35 flights/wk, 57%)
Unaffiliated: BT (26 flights/wk, 43%)
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
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,988
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 2 2 2
Weekly flights 89 18 38
Flight time 1h 0h 50m 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: EEST · HEL: EEST

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)2
Weekly flights89 out / 82 return
1-stop connections58 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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and airBaltic. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 89 nonstop flights per week from RIX to HEL. The return direction has about 82 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTT, SZG, INN, VRN, GVA, LHR, CTA, PMI, VLC, LIS, DUB, FAO, OTP, BUD, MUC, HRG, LGW, RAK, FNC, ARN, LPA, OSL, MAN, TFS, FRA, BRU, CPH, BGO, VNO, TLL, CDG, HER, BER, NCE, AMS, VIE, WAW, LCA, DXB, ZRH, DUS, AGP, HAM, MXP, EDI, PRG, KRK, FCO, IST, ATH, MAD, LJU, STN, BGY, CRL, ALC, KEF and BCN. 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 and airBaltic. With 89 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 89 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KTT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tartu (TAY), Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).