Flights Riga → Baku
RIX → GYD
How long is the flight from Riga to Baku?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Baku (GYD) takes about 3h 41m. 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 between Riga and Baku, using a Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The airport in Riga has been open since 1974, and the destination city of Baku sees approximately 4,730,000 passengers annually at its airport.
The Riga (RIX) → Baku (GYD) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Baku the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Baku: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Baku (GYD) heads south-east for about 2,617 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Baku 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 RIX-GYD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-GYD
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Baku (GYD) takes about 3h 41m. 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 Baku, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Riga-Baku route is about 2,617 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.
