Flights Riga → Malta
RIX → MLA
Route overview
The flight route originates from Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, and connects to Malta. The destination city's airport serves over six million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a travel hub.
The Riga (RIX) → Malta (MLA) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Malta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Malta (MLA) heads south for about 2,448 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Malta it is 16.6 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-MLA
Frequently asked questions about RIX-MLA
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-Malta route is about 2,448 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.
