Flights Riga → Helsinki
RIX → HEL
Route overview
The flight route connects Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, with Helsinki, whose airport has been operational since 1952 and currently serves over sixteen million passengers annually. The journey is operated using a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, and Boeing 737-500 models.
The Riga (RIX) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north for about 382 km, a flight time of roughly 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Helsinki it is 0.3 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-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-HEL
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-Helsinki route is about 382 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.
