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Flights from Sydney to Riga

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Riga. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 23h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 23h 28m
SYDRIXIST

Sydney to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey23h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Riga

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

1
SYD Istanbul (IST) RIX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 28m
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2
SYD Dubai (DXB) RIX
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: AirBaltic, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~23h 57m
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3
SYD Rome (FCO) RIX
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~26h 17m
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SYD Paris (CDG) RIX
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~26h 46m
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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
15,318 km9,512 miles
Journey time
23h 28mestimate
Time difference
-9hRiga vs Sydney
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
SYD → RIX

Flights from Sydney to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Riga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Rome. 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 Sydney to Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,318 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Riga?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Rome (FCO) and Paris (CDG). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Riga?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Riga?
Riga is 9 hours behind Sydney.

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