Ottawa to Riga (YOW–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LGW London 11h 10m TS → AIBABT London (LGW) to Riga flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 3m AFKL → AIBTKM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riga flights
YUL Montréal ~8h 54m ACAVEK → Montréal (YUL) to Riga flights
YQB Quebec ~9h 27m AC → TS Quebec (YQB) to Riga flights
WAW Warsaw ~10h 50m PLF → AIB6BT Warsaw (WAW) to Riga flights
LHR London ~11h 25m A3ACOS → London (LHR) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Riga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,000 mi 7h 28m nonstop +7h ahead

YOW–RIX had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,000 miles in 7h 28m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YUL ~8h 54m YQB ~9h 27m WAW ~10h 50m LGW ~11h 10m LHR ~11h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
380
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → RIX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RIX → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riga from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric YOW→RIX YUL→RIX
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 7h 28m 6h 35m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · RIX: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
4,000 mi / 6,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

YOW–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Riga route.
Route details
Distance4,000 mi / 6,437 km
Flight time7h 28m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport take about 7h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 4,000 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to RIX: Air Transat. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 28m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle.
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YOW to RIX

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Riga International Airport (RIX) had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YOW to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to RIX is about 7 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,000 miles (6,437 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).