Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX) flights

An economy award from Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $71.80. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX): Air Baltic and Finnair. The two airports are 237 miles (382 km) apart. Finnair is in oneworld. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tallinn, Turku and Tampere and more.
How many miles HEL to RIX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn Finnair | 6,000 | $71.80β330 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Finnair | 6,000 | $21.80β200 |
| British Airways ClubOn Finnair | 6,500 | $21.80β30 |
| Finnair PlusOn Finnair | 6,500 | $33β41.20 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Finnair | 7,500 | $41.80β50 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Finnair | 10,000 | $141.80β290 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Finnair | 11,500 | $21.80β30 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Finnair | 12,000 | $141.80β430 |
| American AAdvantageOn Finnair | 12,500 | $21.80β30 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HEL to RIX
- Air BalticNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- Finnaironeworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book HEL to RIX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air Baltic
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Finnair
- American AAdvantageBooks Finnair
- British Airways ClubBooks Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Finnair
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air Baltic
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Baltic
- Finnair PlusBooks Finnair
- Iberia ClubBooks Finnair
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Finnair
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Finnair
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Finnair
HEL to RIX with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tallinn (TLL)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Turku (TKU)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Tampere (TMP)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Stockholm (ARN)Norwegian Air Sweden the whole way






- Via Vilnius (VNO)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Oulu (OUL)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Gothenburg (GOT)Finnair, then Air Baltic and Norwegian Air Sweden



- Via Warsaw (WAW)Finnair, then LOT - Polish Airlines


- Via Oslo (OSL)Norwegian Air Sweden the whole way





- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Norwegian Air Sweden and Scandinavian Airlines the whole way






- Via Kuusamo (KAO)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Trondheim (TRD)Finnair, then Norwegian Air Shuttle


HEL to RIX: common questions
How many miles does HEL to RIX cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $71.80. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000), British Airways Club (6,500) and Finnair Plus (6,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HEL to RIX?
Air Baltic and Finnair (oneworld) fly nonstop from Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX).
How far is Helsinki from Riga by plane?
Helsinki (HEL) and Riga (RIX) are 237 miles (382 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HEL to RIX award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Helsinki and Riga?
The most direct connections are through Tallinn (TLL), Turku (TKU), Tampere (TMP), Stockholm (ARN) and Vilnius (VNO). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Norwegian Air Sweden through Stockholm.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






