Flights Brussels → Riga
BRU → RIX
How long is the flight from Brussels to Riga?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Riga (RIX) takes about 2h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating BRU-RIX
Frequently asked questions about BRU-RIX
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Riga (RIX) takes about 2h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
