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Flights from Riga to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Riga to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Copenhagen, about 9h 32m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 32m
Riga to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 32mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Copenhagen
Best ways to fly from Riga to Abu Dhabi
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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RIX Vienna (VIE) AUH
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon07:30 RIX08:17 VIE2h 28m connection10:45 VIE18:02 AUHAirBaltic + Etihad Airways
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RIX Copenhagen (CPH) AUH
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri07:15 RIX07:30 CPH2h 45m connection10:15 CPH18:20 AUHAirBaltic + Etihad Airways
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RIX Munich (MUC) AUH
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon07:30 RIX08:30 MUC2h 30m connection11:00 MUC19:31 AUHAirBaltic + Etihad Airways
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RIX Warsaw (WAW) AUH
Leg 1: AirBaltic, LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri06:00 RIX06:03 WAW3h 27m connection09:30 WAW18:12 AUHLOT Polish Airlines + Etihad Airways
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RIX Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, AirBaltic · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Sat03:00 RIX06:09 ATH8h 06m connection14:15 ATH19:28 AUHAegean Airlines + Etihad Airways
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RIX Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
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
- 4,351 km2,702 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hAbu Dhabi vs Riga
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- RIX → AUH
Flights from Riga to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riga to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Copenhagen and Munich. 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 Riga to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,351 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Copenhagen (CPH), Munich (MUC) and Warsaw (WAW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Riga and Abu Dhabi?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Riga and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Riga.





