Flights Nice → Riga
NCE → RIX
Route overview
The flight route operates from Nice to Riga, using a Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The destination airport in Riga opened in 1974 and currently serves over five million passengers annually.
The Nice (NCE) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), 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 Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nice (NCE) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 1,885 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 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 NCE-RIX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NCE-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 Nice-Riga route is about 1,885 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.
