Flights Hamburg → Riga
HAM → RIX
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Riga?
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX) takes about 1h 37m. 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
This flight route operates between Hamburg and Riga, using a mix of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q and Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The origin airport in Hamburg has been open since 1911, while the destination airport in Riga opened much more recently in 1974 and currently serves over five million passengers annually.
The Hamburg (HAM) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (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 Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 956 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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% |
Airlines operating HAM-RIX
Frequently asked questions about HAM-RIX
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Riga (RIX) takes about 1h 37m. 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 1 airline: Air Baltic.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Riga, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Hamburg-Riga route is about 956 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.
