Riga to Gran Canaria Island (RIX–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RIX–LPA had nonstop service from airBaltic, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,768 miles in 6h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Riga
| Metric | RIX→LPA | VNO→LPA | TLL→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h 25m | 6h 10m | 6h 30m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 4:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Global bus Line 60 to Las Palmas costs €2.95 and takes 25–30 minutes. Line 66 serves Maspalomas and the southern resort strip (€4.35, 40–50 min). Buses stop at the terminal forecourt.
Taxis to Las Palmas center: €25–35. To Maspalomas: €30–40. To Puerto Rico or Mogán: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from LPA with desks in arrivals. The GC-1 motorway provides fast access in both directions.
Warm subtropical climate, similar to TFS but with more moisture due to the island's eastern exposure. Gran Canaria is nicknamed the "Continent in Miniature." The north is wetter and cooler; the south is sunnier and drier. The airport sits on the east coast. Temperatures year-round are 18–27°C with modest seasonal variation.
The main disruption risk is the Calima, a hot dusty wind from the Sahara that reduces visibility. It occurs primarily in late January–February and July–August. The airport handles this well, but diversions to Tenerife North occasionally happen during severe events.
RIX–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to LPA
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) had nonstop service from airBaltic, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RIX to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to LPA is about 6 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,768 miles (4,455 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billund, Copenhagen Kastrup and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).