Flights Riga → Baku
RIX → GYD
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 10/100 (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 1.5 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 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-GYD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-GYD
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 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.
