Vienna to Riga (VIE–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT272
BT airBaltic
223
8:55 AM
CET T1
11:50 AM
EET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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J26272
J2 Azerbaijan
223
8:55 AM
CET T3
11:50 AM
EET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AI7034
AI Air India
223
9:05 AM
CET TT1
12:05 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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FR747
FR Ryanair
73H
11:40 AM
CET T1
2:40 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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FR758
FR Ryanair
320
1:05 PM
CET T1
4:05 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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A33223
A3 Aegean
223
7:20 PM
CET T3
10:20 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26274
J2 Azerbaijan
223
7:20 PM
CET T3
10:20 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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BT274
BT airBaltic
223
7:20 PM
CET T1
10:20 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26271
J2 Azerbaijan
223
7:15 AM
EET
8:15 AM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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A33219
A3 Aegean
223
7:15 AM
EET
8:15 AM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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AI7033
AI Air India
223
7:25 AM
EET
8:25 AM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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BT271
BT airBaltic
223
7:25 AM
EET
8:25 AM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26273
J2 Azerbaijan
223
5:40 PM
EET
6:40 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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BT273
BT airBaltic
223
6:00 PM
EET
7:00 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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FR748
FR Ryanair
320
8:05 PM
EET
9:05 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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Vienna to Riga
5 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 683 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

VIE–RIX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic, Azerbaijan Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 683 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 12 223 1h55-2h
J2 Azerbaijan Airlines 12 223 1h55-2h
AI Air India 7 223 2h Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 5 320, 73H 2h
A3 Aegean Airlines 2 223 2h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A3, AI, BT, J2
320 Airbus A320 – FR
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR + J2 (29 flights/wk, 76%)
Star Alliance: A3 + AI (9 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VIE to RIX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,327
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
VIE: CET · RIX: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
683 mi / 1,099 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Both Austria and Latvia are EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Latvia without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Riga route.
Route details
Distance683 mi / 1,099 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights38 out / 37 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 683 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Air India, airBaltic, Ryanair and Azerbaijan Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from VIE to RIX. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, OTP, KRK, MAN, WAW, FAO, CRL, HRG, RAK, DUS, FNC, ATH, FRA, MAD, VNO, CTA, BER, MLA, SOF, ZRH, ARN, PRG, TFS, ALC, MUC, HAM, CDG, HEL, TBS, BRU, LCA, CPH, AMS, LHR, IST, BGY, GVA, OSL, DXB, BCN, FCO, RMO, DUB, TLV, STN, LIS, AGP, PFO and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from RIX to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 VIE to RIX

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air India, airBaltic, Ryanair and Azerbaijan Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

VIE to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to RIX ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,099 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.