Flights Riga → Istanbul
RIX → SAW
Route overview
The flight route operates from Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, to Istanbul. The destination airport serves an impressive number of passengers annually, with over 48 million people passing through each year.
The Riga (RIX) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (SAW) heads south for about 1,822 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
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-SAW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-SAW
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-Istanbul route is about 1,822 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.
