Flights Barcelona → Riga
BCN → RIX
Route overview
The flight route operates from Barcelona, where the airport opened in 1916, to Riga, with its airport having been inaugurated much more recently in 1974. The destination airport serves over five million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Latvia.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 2,337 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Riga it is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-RIX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-RIX
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air Baltic.
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The Barcelona-Riga route is about 2,337 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
