Direct flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga

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Heraklion (Crete)

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Greece

HER

Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis

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Riga

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RIX

Riga International Airport

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Distance
1,491 miles  ·  (2,400 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 35 minutes
Airlines
  • Air Baltic
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A220-300

Heraklion (Crete) to Riga Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from HER to RIX, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First HER-RIX flights start in May

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Riga

What is the best time to visit Riga?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Riga enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Riga, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga

Airline-specific flight schedules from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Heraklion (Crete) HER to Riga RIX, which is Air Baltic. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air Baltic flight schedulefrom Heraklion (Crete) to Riga

Air Baltic flights start in April
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Heraklion (Crete) to Riga Flights

Flights from HER to RIX are operated 5 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 09:45 - 21:15. The earliest flight departs at 09:45, the last flight departs at 21:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Heraklion (Crete) and Riga is 1,491 miles (or 2,400 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Riga?

There is 1 airport in Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).

How many flights per week are there from HER to RIX?

There are 5 flights per week flying from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga.

How far is Riga from Heraklion (Crete)?

The distance from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga is 1,491 miles (2,400 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from HER airport to RIX airport?

Air Baltic is the only airline flying nonstop from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga.

What alliances have direct flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

There are no alliances flying direct from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga at the moment.

What classes are available from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

Aircraft types that fly from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga:

  • Airbus A220-300

What is the earliest flight departing from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

The earliest flight departs at 09:45 from Heraklion (Crete) and arrives at 13:20 at Riga.

What is the latest flight available from Heraklion (Crete) to Riga?

The latest flight departs at 21:15 from Heraklion (Crete) and arrives at 00:50 at Riga.

Non-stop flights from HER to RIX

1,491 miles (2,400 km)  ·  3h 35m

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1 passenger
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  • 11:10

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  • 11:25

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  • 12:05

  • 15:40

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  • 12:35

  • 16:10

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    Air Baltic

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  • 21:15

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    Air Baltic

  • BT 638

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