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Connecting route · Switzerland → Latvia

Flights from Basel to Riga

There are no direct flights from Basel to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Copenhagen or Amsterdam, about 5h 13m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 13m
BSLRIXFRA

Basel to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey5h 13mVia Copenhagen, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Copenhagen or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Basel to Riga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EAP Copenhagen (CPH) RIX
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Mon19:00 EAP20:39 CPH2h 21m connection23:00 CPH01:13 RIXEasyJet Switzerland + SAS
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 13m
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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) RIX
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Mon06:45 EAP08:02 AMS2h 13m connection10:15 AMS13:15 RIXKLM + AirBaltic
22 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 30m
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) RIX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa
Sun15:45 EAP16:34 FRA2h 56m connection19:30 FRA22:21 RIXLufthansa + AirBaltic
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 36m
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EAP Oslo (OSL) RIX
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle
Thu16:30 EAP18:38 OSL2h 22m connection21:00 OSL23:14 RIXNorwegian Air Shuttle + AirBaltic
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 44m
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EAP Munich (MUC) RIX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Fri13:45 EAP14:35 MUC5h 40m connection20:15 MUC23:17 RIXLufthansa + AirBaltic
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 32m
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EAP London (STN) RIX
Leg 1: Ryanair, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,527 km948 miles
Journey time
5h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hRiga vs Basel
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
BSL → RIX

Flights from Basel to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basel to Riga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,527 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Riga?
The best connecting points are Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA) and Oslo (OSL). easyJet flies both legs via Copenhagen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Riga?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between Basel and Riga?
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Basel.

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