Riga to Munich (RIX–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MUC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, AC, IB, KM, LH, LY | 13 | 223 | 2h06-2h10 | – | – | A3, AC, IB, KM, LH, LY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Riga
| Metric | RIX→MUC | VNO→MUC | TLL→MUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 27 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 5m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Munich.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
RIX–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to MUC
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RIX to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to MUC is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Václav Havel, Berlin Brandenburg and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).