Flights Riga → Vienna
RIX → VIE
Route overview
The flight route connects Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, with Vienna, a major European hub that sees over thirty-two million passengers annually. The journey is serviced by various aircraft models including the Boeing 737-500 and -300 as well as the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, ensuring reliable connectivity between these two cities.
The Riga (RIX) → Vienna (VIE) route is operated by Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines. 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 Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Vienna: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Vienna (VIE) heads south-west for about 1,099 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Vienna it is 0.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 85% | 12 min | 3.5% |
| Air Baltic (BT) | 75% | 14 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-VIE
Frequently asked questions about RIX-VIE
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines.
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The Riga-Vienna route is about 1,099 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.
