Zurich to Riga (ZRH–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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.
ZRH–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic Also: A3, AI, JU, KM, LX, TP | 9 | 223 | 2h25 | – | – | A3, AI, JU, KM, LX, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→RIX | FMM→RIX | MXP→RIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 87 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 2 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 20m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Switzerland and Latvia are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Latvia with a valid passport or Swiss national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to RIX
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to RIX is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,481 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Václav Havel and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memmingen (FMM) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).