Riga to London (RIX–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA881
BA British
320
3:29 PM
EET
4:22 PM
GMT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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BA880
BA British
320
11:51 AM
GMT T3
4:47 PM
EET
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Riga to London
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,050 mi 2h 53m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

RIX–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,050 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 4 320 2h53 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,463
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Riga.
RIX: EET · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,050 mi / 1,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

RIX–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to London route.
Route details
Distance1,050 mi / 1,690 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 2h 53m. The route covers 1,050 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RIX to LHR. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, INN, NCE, PRG, BLL, BRU, TBS, LGW, BCN, DUB, TFS, AGP, AMS, CPH, BUD, ARN, FCO, FRA, BER, SOF, HAM, TLV, OSL, WAW, CDG, MUC, VIE, ZRH, STN, LCA, OTP, HEL, MXP, KEF, DUS, MAN, MLA, ATH, MAD, GVA, IST, LIS, PFO, TAS, FAO, DXB and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Riga.
Yes, return flights from LHR to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LHR

Riga International Airport (RIX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIX to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to LHR ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,050 miles (1,690 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.