airBaltic

Q: What are airBaltic's airline codes?

airBaltic's IATA code is BT , its ICAO code is BTI , and its callsign is AIR BALTIC .

BT BTI

airBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia, with its hub at Riga International Airport and bases in Tallinn and Vilnius. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, the airBaltic Club loyalty program and airport transportation.

54
Aircraft: 80
Destinations

Landing with airBaltic?

Pick your arrival airport. Fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

Book from AGP

The airline

About airBaltic

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with airBaltic before travel.

Official name: AS Air Baltic Corporation
Callsign: AIR BALTIC
Country: Latvia
Founded: 1995
Head office: Riga International Airport, Mārupe, Latvia
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: airBaltic Club
Official website: airbaltic.com

airBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia, founded on 28 August 1995 and headquartered at Riga International Airport in Mārupe, Latvia. The Republic of Latvia owns most of the company, and Lufthansa Group holds a 10% stake. airBaltic is not a member of an airline alliance and works with partner airlines through codeshare agreements.

Its main hub is Riga International Airport, where flights from the Baltic states, the Nordic countries, Western Europe and the Mediterranean connect. airBaltic also has bases in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania, with nonstop flights to European capitals and leisure airports. The network covers about 80 destinations, with seasonal summer routes to Southern Europe and winter routes to the Canary Islands, Madeira and Alpine ski airports.

The fleet is made up entirely of Airbus A220-300 jets, about 54 aircraft in summer 2026.

Network

Where airBaltic flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with a BT flight number are operated by partner airlines; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Baltic and Nordic

Flights between Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, and from Riga to Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.

Western and Central Europe

Flights from Riga to London Gatwick, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Milan and Nice. Paris, Amsterdam and Munich are also served from Tallinn and Vilnius.

Winter routes

In winter, flights go to Funchal on Madeira from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, and to Salzburg from Riga. A weekly Riga–Turin flight runs from 30 January 2027.

Summer leisure routes

In summer, seasonal flights connect Riga with Mediterranean leisure airports in Italy, Greece, Spain, Croatia and Albania.

Aircraft

airBaltic fleet

airBaltic flies an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet and also operates aircraft for other airlines under wet-lease agreements. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A220-300

Operates every airBaltic route, from short Baltic flights to longer routes to Southern Europe and the Canary Islands. The fleet numbered about 54 aircraft in summer 2026.

On board

airBaltic cabin classes

All airBaltic flights use the same Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Class

Seats in the front of the cabin with a free seat next to you, priority boarding, fast-track security where available, a dedicated check-in counter and lounge access. Sold as BUSINESS and Business EXPERIENCE tickets.

Economy

The standard cabin, sold as Economy MINI, BASIC, CLASSIC and FLEX tickets with different cabin bag, checked bag, seat selection and change conditions. MINI tickets include a personal item only.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

airBaltic baggage allowances depend on the ticket type, cabin and airBaltic Club status.

Carry-on

Every passenger can bring one personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy BASIC, CLASSIC and FLEX tickets add one cabin bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm, with 8 kg in total for both items. Business Class passengers can bring two cabin bags and a personal item, up to 24 kg in total.

Checked baggage

Economy MINI and BASIC tickets do not include a checked bag. Economy CLASSIC includes one 23 kg bag, Economy FLEX includes two bags (46 kg in total), and Business Class includes two bags (46 kg in total).

Special items

Sports equipment, musical instruments, pets, strollers and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official airBaltic cabin baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on airbaltic.com opens 48 hours before departure, or 24 hours before on itineraries that include other airlines or codeshare flights. Online and airport check-in close 40 minutes before departure for Economy and 30 minutes for Business Class at most airports, and 60 minutes at Amsterdam.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on flights outside the Schengen Area, passport control.

Lounges

At Riga International Airport, airBaltic Business Class passengers can use the Business Lounge next to the transfer center, open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access depends on cabin, airBaltic Club status and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

airBaltic Club is airBaltic's loyalty program. Members earn points on airBaltic flights and with partner businesses, and can use them to pay for airBaltic tickets, alone or together with money. Higher membership levels add benefits such as a larger cabin baggage allowance. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use airBaltic's official services:

airBaltic website

airbaltic.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

airBaltic app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and airBaltic Club account access

Where you land

airBaltic airports

airBaltic flights in Riga use Riga International Airport (RIX), which has a single passenger terminal. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

AGP · Málaga