Flights Brussels → Riga
BRU → RIX
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Riga, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-500 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Riga has been operational since 1974 and currently serves over five million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.2/100 (low), 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 1,434 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-RIX
Frequently asked questions about BRU-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 2 airlines: Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-Riga route is about 1,434 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
