Flights Riga → Palanga
RIX → PLQ
How long is the flight from Riga to Palanga?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Palanga (PLQ) takes about 41 min. 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 between Riga and Palanga, using the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The airport in Riga, which opened in 1974, serves as the origin for this connection to Palanga, a destination that sees approximately 274,879 passengers annually.
The Riga (RIX) → Palanga (PLQ) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Palanga the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Palanga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Palanga (PLQ) heads south-west for about 206 km, a flight time of roughly 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Palanga 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) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-PLQ
Frequently asked questions about RIX-PLQ
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Palanga (PLQ) takes about 41 min. 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.
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The Riga-Palanga route is about 206 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.
