Flights Riga → Kiev
RIX → KBP
Route overview
The flight route operates between Riga and Kiev, utilizing the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Kiev has seen an annual passenger traffic of 12,603,271, making it a significant hub compared to Riga's origin airport which opened later in 1974 relative to the destination airport that was inaugurated in 1959.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Riga (RIX) → Kiev (KBP) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Kiev: what to expect in this direction
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-KBP
Frequently asked questions about RIX-KBP
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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
