Flights Riga → Budapest
RIX → BUD
Route overview
This flight route operates between Riga and Budapest, connecting two cities with distinct histories in aviation. The journey is served by a mix of aircraft including the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q and Boeing 737-500, offering travelers options for both comfort and efficiency. The destination airport in Budapest has been operational since 1950 and currently handles over fourteen million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role as a transportation hub.
The Riga (RIX) → Budapest (BUD) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Budapest the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Budapest: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Budapest (BUD) heads south for about 1,102 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Budapest it is 1.0 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-BUD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-BUD
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-Budapest route is about 1,102 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.
