Riga to Valletta (RIX–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,521 mi airlines 8/wk
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FR8753
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:09 AM
EEST
8:49 AM
CEST
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BT739+1
BT airBaltic
223
10:50 AM
EEST
1:25 PM
CEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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KM2801cs
KM KM Malta
223
2:20 PM
EEST
5:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BT740+1
BT airBaltic
223
2:05 PM
CEST
6:40 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KM2800cs
KM KM Malta
223
5:40 PM
CEST
10:15 PM
EEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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FR8752
FR Ryanair
73H
8:05 PM
CEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
3h 30m
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Riga to Valletta
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,521 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind 52 1-stop hubs

RIX–MLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 1,521 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–MLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 3h40 – – –
BT airBaltic Also: KM 2 223 3h35 – – KM
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, KM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (6 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 MLA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to MLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,216
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 Valletta from Riga

Nearby airports with service to Malta International Airport.
Metric RIX→MLA VNO→MLA TLL→MLA
Distance from RIX – 166 mi 175 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 8 4 2
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 25m 4h 5m
Vilnius (VNO) to Valletta flights · Tallinn (TLL) to Valletta flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIX with service to Malta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Valletta is 1 hour behind Riga.
RIX: EEST · MLA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Valletta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 40m.
Facts

RIX–MLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Valletta route.
Route details
Distance1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 6 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MLA
Full nameMalta International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLA / LMML
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to MLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to Malta International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,521 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Ryanair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from RIX to MLA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, NCE, GVA, LCA, EMA, PMI, LHR, PFO, BUD, OPO, OTP, VLC, LIS, MAD, FRA, PRG, CPH, MUC, DUB, CRL, BRU, BGY, EDI, VIE, CDG, HAM, OSL, ZRH, BEG, WAW, VNO, YYZ, BCN, STN, MAN, FCO, ATH, LGW, IST, AMS, MXP, SOF, ARN, CTA, FMM, PSA, LBA, KRK, TLL, CGN, TSF and DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Valletta is 1 hour behind Riga.
Yes, return flights from MLA to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VNO and TLL. 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 MLA

Riga International Airport (RIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Ryanair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIX to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to MLA ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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