Flights Budapest → Riga
BUD → RIX
Route overview
This flight route connects Budapest to Riga, operating with a mix of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q and Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The origin airport in Budapest has been operational since 1950, while the destination airport in Riga opened its doors in 1974 and currently serves over five million passengers annually.
The Budapest (BUD) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (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 Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Budapest (BUD) to Riga (RIX) heads north for about 1,102 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Budapest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BUD-RIX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BUD-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 Budapest-Riga route is about 1,102 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.
