Flights Palanga → Riga
PLQ → RIX
How long is the flight from Palanga to Riga?
The flight from Palanga (PLQ) to Riga (RIX) takes about 41 min. 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
The flight route operates from Palanga to Riga, using the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Riga has been operational since 1974 and currently serves over five hundred thirty-eight thousand passengers annually.
The Palanga (PLQ) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (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 Palanga the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Palanga (PLQ) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 206 km, a flight time of roughly 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Palanga the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 PLQ-RIX
Frequently asked questions about PLQ-RIX
The flight from Palanga (PLQ) to Riga (RIX) takes about 41 min. 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.
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The Palanga-Riga route is about 206 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.
