Flights Riga → Brussels
RIX → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Riga, a city with an airport that opened in 1974, to Brussels. Serving the highly trafficked Brussels Airport, which sees nearly 19 million passengers annually, this route is likely well-utilized by both business and leisure travelers.
The Riga (RIX) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Brussels (BRU) heads west for about 1,434 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-BRU
Frequently asked questions about RIX-BRU
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
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The Riga-Brussels route is about 1,434 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.
