Flights Helsinki → Riga
HEL → RIX
Route overview
This flight route connects Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, with Riga, whose airport began operations in 1974 and currently serves over five million passengers annually. The journey is operated using a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, and Boeing 737-500, providing reliable service between these two major cities in the Baltic region.
The Helsinki (HEL) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.2/100 (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 Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX) heads south for about 382 km, a flight time of roughly 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 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 HEL-RIX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about HEL-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 Helsinki-Riga route is about 382 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.
