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Flights from Frankfurt to Riga

Nonstop flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga (RIX) take about 2h 5m (1,271 km). airBaltic and Lufthansa fly it. Lowest fare seen: $137 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Riga

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Frankfurt →4 lounges at Frankfurt AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresRIX to Riga: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Riga →9 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Frankfurt to Riga

Carriers on FRA–RIX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ airBalticnonstop fare seen✈ Lufthansanonstop fare seen

Frankfurt to Riga fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $137 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $83. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18325 Oct 2026 · Lufthansa$159 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$15329 Nov 2026 · airBaltic$97 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1496 Dec 2026 · airBaltic$117 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$13917 Jan 2027 · airBaltic$83 · 1 stop16 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$1373 Mar 2027 · airBaltic$101 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $83 in January 2027, against $97 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Frankfurt to Riga, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Riga

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Latvia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Frankfurt to Riga flights

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Riga?
A nonstop flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga (RIX) takes about 2h 5m, covering 1,271 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Frankfurt from Riga by air?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport and Riga International Airport is 1,271 km (790 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Riga?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FRA–RIX route include airBaltic and Lufthansa. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Frankfurt to Riga cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FRA–RIX was $137 USD with airBaltic (nonstop), departing 3 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Riga?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $83 one-way, against $159 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Germany to Latvia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Latvia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Riga?
Latvia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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