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Flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Barcelona or Zurich, about 8h 41m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 52m

Ponta Delgada to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey7h 52mVia Barcelona, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Barcelona or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada to Riga

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

PDL Barcelona (BCN) RIX

Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Ryanair

Wed08:00 PDL13:11 BCN2h 04m connection15:15 BCN19:41 RIXAzores Airlines + AirBaltic

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 41m

PDL Zurich (ZRH) RIX

Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Mon11:00 PDL17:10 ZRH2h 35m connection19:45 ZRH23:00 RIXEdelweiss Air + AirBaltic

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 00m

PDL Lisbon (LIS) RIX

Leg 1: Azores Airlines, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Fri10:45 PDL13:51 LIS2h 54m connection16:45 LIS22:57 RIXTAP Air Portugal + AirBaltic

9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 12m

PDL Porto (OPO) RIX

Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Wed08:30 PDL11:32 OPO5h 28m connection17:00 OPO22:44 RIXAzores Airlines + AirBaltic

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 14m

PDL Frankfurt (FRA) RIX

Leg 1: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m

PDL Dusseldorf (DUS) RIX

Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Self-transfer likely ~8h 47m

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: 4,190 km2,602 miles
Journey time: 7h 52mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hRiga vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Riga: EUR
Airports: PDL → RIX

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Barcelona, Zurich and Lisbon. 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 Ponta Delgada to Riga?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,190 km.

Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Riga?

The best connecting points are Barcelona (BCN), Zurich (ZRH), Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Riga?

Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).

What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Riga?

Riga is 3 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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