Flights Vienna → Riga
VIE → RIX
Route overview
The flight route connects Vienna to Riga, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-500, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, and Boeing 737-300. Riga International Airport, which opened in 1974, serves as the destination hub and handles over five million passengers annually.
The Vienna (VIE) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Vienna (VIE) to Riga (RIX) heads north-east for about 1,099 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 min (atfm); arriving into Riga it is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 VIE-RIX
Frequently asked questions about VIE-RIX
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 Vienna-Riga 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.
