Flights Riga → Nice
RIX → NCE
How long is the flight from Riga to Nice?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Nice (NCE) takes about 2h 47m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, to Nice. The destination airport sees over twelve million passengers annually, making it a major travel hub.
The Riga (RIX) → Nice (NCE) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Nice: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Nice (NCE) heads south-west for about 1,885 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Nice it is 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-NCE
Airports
Frequently asked questions about RIX-NCE
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Nice (NCE) takes about 2h 47m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Nice, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Riga-Nice route is about 1,885 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.
