Flights Malta → Riga
MLA → RIX
Route overview
The flight route from Malta to Riga connects two distinct European cities, with the destination airport in Riga having been operational since 1974 and currently serving over five million passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (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 Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Riga (RIX) heads north for about 2,448 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 MLA-RIX
Frequently asked questions about MLA-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 Malta-Riga route is about 2,448 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
