Riga to Manchester, Greater Manchester (RIX–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIX–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RIX: EET · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 4:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
RIX–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to MAN
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RIX to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to MAN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.