Connecting route · Germany → Latvia

Flights from Westerland to Riga

There are no direct flights from Westerland to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Dusseldorf, about 4h 06m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 06m

Westerland to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey4h 06mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Dusseldorf

Best ways to fly from Westerland to Riga

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

GWT Frankfurt (FRA) RIX

Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa

Wed18:45 GWT19:50 FRA1h 10m connection21:00 FRA23:51 RIXLufthansa

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 06m

GWT Dusseldorf (DUS) RIX

Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Sun17:00 GWT17:49 DUS2h 26m connection20:15 DUS23:02 RIXEurowings + AirBaltic

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 02m

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: 1,005 km624 miles
Journey time: 4h 06mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hRiga vs Westerland
Currency in Riga: EUR
Airports: GWT → RIX

Flights from Westerland to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Westerland to Riga?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. 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 Westerland to Riga?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,005 km.

Where do you change planes between Westerland and Riga?

The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA) and Dusseldorf (DUS). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Westerland and Riga?

Westerland: Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).

What is the time difference between Westerland and Riga?

Riga is 1 hour ahead of Westerland.

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