Riga to Warsaw (RIX–WAW) — 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–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: AI, B6, LY, TP | 20 | 295, 7M8, E90 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | AI, B6, LY, TP |
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Riga
| Metric | RIX→WAW | VNO→WAW | TLL→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIX | – | 166 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 86 | 73 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
RIX: EEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 5:00 PM in Warsaw.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
RIX–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIX to WAW
Riga International Airport (RIX) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and airBaltic. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RIX to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIX to WAW is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (563 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vilnius, Lennart Meri Tallinn and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vilnius (VNO) and Tallinn (TLL).