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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BT272+2
BT airBaltic
223
8:55 AM
CEST T1
11:50 AM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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J26272cs
J2 Azerbaijan
223
8:55 AM
CEST T3
11:50 AM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AI7034cs
AI Air India
223
9:05 AM
CEST TT1
12:05 PM
EEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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OS7027cs
OS Austrian
223
9:05 AM
CEST T1
12:05 PM
EEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26274cs
J2 Azerbaijan
223
7:20 PM
CEST T3
10:20 PM
EEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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OS7029cs
OS Austrian
223
8:15 PM
CEST T1
11:10 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BT274+6
BT airBaltic
223
8:20 PM
CEST T1
11:15 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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TP6430cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
223
8:20 PM
CEST T1
11:15 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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TP6429cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
223
7:05 AM
EEST
8:05 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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BT271+6
BT airBaltic
223
7:15 AM
EEST
8:15 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26271cs
J2 Azerbaijan
223
7:15 AM
EEST
8:15 AM
CEST
2h
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AI7033cs
AI Air India
223
7:15 AM
EEST
8:15 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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A33219cs
A3 Aegean
223
7:15 AM
EEST
8:15 AM
CEST
2h
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JU7661cs
JU AirSERBIA
223
7:25 AM
EEST
8:25 AM
CEST
2h
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OS7028cs
OS Austrian
223
7:25 AM
EEST
8:25 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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J26273cs
J2 Azerbaijan
223
5:40 PM
EEST
6:40 PM
CEST
2h
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JU7662cs
JU AirSERBIA
223
6:00 PM
EEST
7:00 PM
CEST
2h
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OS7030cs
OS Austrian
223
6:35 PM
EEST
7:35 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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BT273+6
BT airBaltic
223
6:40 PM
EEST
7:40 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Vienna to Riga
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 683 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

VIE–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 683 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 64 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 Also: A3, AI, J2, OS, TP 11 223 1h55 A3, AI, J2, OS, TP
FR Ryanair 0
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AI, BT, J2, OS, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FR (11 flights/wk, 100%)
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
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
44
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,498
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: CEST · RIX: EEST

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)2
Weekly flights44 out / 61 return
1-stop connections64 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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Ryanair. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from VIE to RIX. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSF, GVA, LHR, BEG, ALC, OPO, ATH, TBS, OTP, AYT, HRG, RAK, DUB, MLA, FNC, DUS, LPA, MUC, VLC, CTA, NCE, AMS, HAM, BRU, MAD, ZRH, BER, FRA, KEF, CDG, CGN, FCO, MAN, WAW, TLL, ARN, YUL, VNO, PFO, HEL, PRG, OSL, CPH, IST, BGY, BUD, KRK, SOF, HER, TLV, RHO, DXB, PMI, BCN, RMO, AGP, MXP, LIS, FAO, EDI, STN, LCA, CRL and TFS. 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 airBaltic and Ryanair. With 44 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 44 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.