Riga to Heraklion (RIX–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT635
BT airBaltic
223
7:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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3h 30m
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BT637
BT airBaltic
223
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8:35 PM
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BT638
BT airBaltic
223
9:15 PM
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Riga to Heraklion
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,492 mi 3h 30m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

RIX–HER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,492 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 5 223 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIX to HER direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,080
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Riga

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric RIX→HER VNO→HER
Distance from RIX – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 2
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 20m
Vilnius (VNO) to Heraklion flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIX with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Heraklion is 0 hours the same as Riga.
RIX: EEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Facts

RIX–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,401 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,492 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from RIX to HER. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, PRG, GVA, TLV, DUB, LHR, CRL, OTP, VIE, LCA, IST, MAN, CGN, VNO, EDI, ATH, ZRH, BER, STN, MUC, FRA, AMS, BRU, CDG, HEL, CPH, LGW, DUS, BGY, HAM, FCO and LBA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HER to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VNO. 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 HER

Riga International Airport (RIX) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIX to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to HER ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,401 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO).