Flights Riga → Zurich
RIX → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route operates from Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, to Zurich, whose airport has been operational since 1948 and currently serves over 31 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
The Riga (RIX) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-west for about 1,481 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
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-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about RIX-ZRH
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-Zurich route is about 1,481 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.
