Frankfurt to Riga flights
Direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Frankfurt to Riga take?
Flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga (RIX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Riga?
Airline availability for FRA to RIX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Riga?
Direct (nonstop) availability on FRA to RIX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Lufthansa5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Baltic5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Baltic | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning FRA → RIX
FRA to RIX is a short-haul route of 1,271 km (790 mi). See the return RIX → FRA route.
Alternative airports near Frankfurt: Egelsbach (QEF) — 10 km, Wiesbaden (WIE) — 17 km, Hanau (ZNF) — 33 km.
Alternative airports near Riga: Barysiai (HLJ) — 98 km, Siauliai (SQQ) — 120 km.