Flights Riga → Barcelona
RIX → BCN
Route overview
This flight route operates between Riga and Barcelona, using a Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The destination airport in Barcelona has been operational since 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Riga (RIX) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Barcelona (BCN) heads south-west for about 2,337 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 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-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-BCN
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-Barcelona route is about 2,337 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.
