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RIXHERSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$258Austrian Airlines
Fastest3h 30mgate to gate
Options found44flights on this route
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British Airways
BA-2241
07:25
2026-10-03
Riga (RIX)Riga International
10H :05 M
1 Stop
LGW
· 3h 10m London (LGW), United Kingdom
17:30
2026-10-03
Heraklion (HER)Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
1 Pieces 7 KG
$565
Flight DetailsRIX to HER - 10H :05 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 7 KG
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$594
Flight DetailsRIX to HER - 10H :05 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-4453
07:05
2026-10-03
Riga (RIX)Riga International
7H :10 M
1 Stop
MUC
· 2h 20m Munich (MUC), Germany
14:15
2026-10-03
Heraklion (HER)Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$625
Flight DetailsRIX to HER - 7H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-891
14:20
2026-10-03
Riga (RIX)Riga International
51H :50 M
2 Stops
FRA
· 23h 35m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
MUC
· 22h 20m Munich (MUC), Germany
18:10
2026-10-05
Heraklion (HER)Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$628
Flight DetailsRIX to HER - 51H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Swiss
LX-4311
07:00
2026-10-03
Riga (RIX)Riga International
19H :10 M
1 Stop
ZRH
· 13h 45m Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland
02:10
2026-10-04
Heraklion (HER)Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Non Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$635
Flight DetailsRIX to HER - 19H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$258Austrian Airlines07:15
Earliest departure$366Aegean Airlines02:55
Shortest duration$765Air Baltic07:00
Night
00:00-05:59
$366Aegean Airlines at 02:55Morning
06:00-11:59
$258Austrian Airlines at 07:15Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$550Air Baltic at 13:45Evening
18:00-23:59
$447Finnair at 18:15
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Riga (RIX)
Riga International
Latvia
GMT 2
Latitude: 56.92359924316406
Longitude: 23.971099853515625
Heraklion (HER)
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Greece
GMT 2
Latitude: 35.3396987915
Longitude: 25.180299758900002
Distance: Riga (RIX), Latvia to Heraklion (HER), Greece - 2,401.74 km
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How to travel Riga to Heraklion
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Connecting flight₹24,631Longer — includes a stop43 options
Air distance is about 2,402 km. 10 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Riga to Heraklion
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LU
Lufthansa Flights
from $47114 flights
Fares from
$471
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
14 — compare timings in the list above
AI
Air Baltic Flights
from $55012 flights
Fares from
$550
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
AE
Aegean Airlines Flights
from $3665 flights
Fares from
$366
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
5 — compare timings in the list above
FI
Finnair Flights
from $4474 flights
Fares from
$447
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
3h 30m · Air Baltic
First departure of the day
02:55 · Aegean Airlines
Last departure of the day
23:50 · Air Baltic
Options in this snapshot
44
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
Riga–RIX, Heraklion–HER
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 44 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 1 non-stop option. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 02:55 and the last around 23:50. The fastest flight takes about 3h 30m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $258, Night from $366, Evening from $447, Afternoon from $550. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Riga to Heraklion flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Riga to Heraklion, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $258. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Riga from Heraklion by air?
The direct air distance between Riga (RIX) and Heraklion (HER) is about 2,402 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from RIX to HER?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is showing on Riga to Heraklion for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Riga to Heraklion?
Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines and Finnair are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Riga to Heraklion?
The quickest non-stop Riga to Heraklion flight currently loaded takes about 3h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Riga to Heraklion flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 1 Pieces, 2 Pieces and 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Riga to Heraklion flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Riga to Heraklion for the dates currently loaded is $258. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,314, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Riga to Heraklion flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 02:55 and the last is around 23:50, local time at Riga. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 2,401.74 km.
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Lowest Riga to Heraklion airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$258
03/10/2026
Austrian Airlines
07:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$253
12/10/2026
Austrian Airlines
07:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$245
11/12/2026
Austrian Airlines
07:15
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Riga to Heraklion Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Riga and Heraklion is approximately 2,402 KM. The flight duration ranges from 3H :30 M up to 51H :50 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Riga to Heraklion Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 44 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Riga at 02:55, while the last night flight leaves at 23:50. Flights depart from Riga International and land at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Riga to Heraklion
Aerial Distance
2,402 KM
Flight Duration
3H :30 M - 51H :50 M
Airport Codes
Riga - RIX, Heraklion - HER
Total Flights Available
44 flights (1 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 02:55
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:50
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
29 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
0 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
8 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
2 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
5 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
RIX: Riga airport. Airport access in Riga depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
HER: Heraklion airport. Airport access in Heraklion depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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