Flights Riga → Vienna
RIX → VIE
How long is the flight from Riga to Vienna?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 1h 48m. 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 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 9.9/100 (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 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 83% | 19 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating RIX-VIE
Frequently asked questions about RIX-VIE
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 1h 48m. 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 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.
