Zurich to Riga (ZRH–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT292
BT airBaltic
223
9:20 AM
CET
12:45 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33227
A3 Aegean
223
7:20 PM
CET
10:45 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT294
BT airBaltic
223
7:20 PM
CET
10:45 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33221
A3 Aegean
223
7:45 PM
CET
11:10 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT291
BT airBaltic
223
7:00 AM
EET
8:35 AM
CET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT293
BT airBaltic
223
12:45 PM
EET
2:20 PM
CET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33226
A3 Aegean
223
5:00 PM
EET
6:35 PM
CET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AI7035
AI Air India
223
5:00 PM
EET
6:35 PM
CET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to Riga
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 920 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

ZRH–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 13 223 2h25
A3 Aegean Airlines 10 223 2h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A3, BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (13 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: A3 (10 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to RIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,204
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.

Other ways to reach Riga from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric ZRH→RIX MXP→RIX
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 23 24
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Riga International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Riga route.
Route details
Distance920 mi / 1,481 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 20 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 920 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines and airBaltic.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to RIX. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, LCA, WAW, RAK, ATH, FNC, VNO, TLL, GVA, TFS, FCO, FRA, DUS, MAN, BER, MLA, FAO, CDG, HAM, SOF, CPH, VIE, TLV, HEL, BRU, AMS, AGP, PRG, MXP, LIS, BCN, ARN, LHR, ALC, MUC, OSL, LGW, KEF, IST, LJU, DUB, OTP, MAD, DXB and CTA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from RIX to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ZRH to RIX

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and airBaltic. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZRH to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to RIX ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,481 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).