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Connecting route · Latvia → South Africa

Flights from Riga to Durban

There are no direct flights from Riga to Durban. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 14h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 14h 35m
RIXDURIST

Riga to Durban at a glance

Fastest journey14h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Riga to Durban

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

1
RIX Istanbul (IST) DUR
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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2
RIX Dubai (DXB) DUR
Leg 1: AirBaltic, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~17h 11m
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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
9,675 km6,008 miles
Journey time
14h 35mestimate
Time difference
NoneDurban vs Riga
Currency in Durban
ZAR
Airports
RIX → DUR

Flights from Riga to Durban: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riga to Durban?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Dubai. 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 Durban?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,675 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Durban?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). AirBaltic flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riga and Durban?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

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