Riga to Madrid (RIX–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT685
BT airBaltic
223
12:55 PM
EET
4:15 PM
CET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT686
BT airBaltic
223
5:15 PM
CET T4
10:15 PM
EET
4h
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 Madrid
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,672 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

RIX–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,672 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 3 223 4h20
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (3 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 MAD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,564
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 Madrid from Riga

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric RIX→MAD KUN→MAD
Distance from RIX 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 4
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of RIX with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Madrid is 1 hour behind Riga.
RIX: EET · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

RIX–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RIX to MAD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, ALC, CTA, FNC, NCE, INN, BUD, FRA, ARN, OSL, DUB, TLV, FCO, BGY, BRU, HEL, AGP, MUC, STN, DUS, AMS, MXP, CDG, VIE, BCN, RAK, BER, WAW, PRG, CPH, GVA, LGW, LHR, ZRH, HAM, LPA, CRL, LIS, MLA, OTP, IST, ATH, VRN, MAN, TFS and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 1 hour behind Riga.
Yes, return flights from MAD to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUN. 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 MAD

Riga International Airport (RIX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIX to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to MAD ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kaunas (KUN).