Flights Warsaw → Riga
WAW → RIX
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Riga?
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Riga (RIX) takes about 1h 7m. 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
This flight route connects Warsaw, where the airport opened in 1934, with Riga, whose airport saw 5,380,779 passengers per year. The journey is operated using a mix of aircraft including the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, Embraer 170, and Embraer 175, catering to travelers between these two cities.
The Warsaw (WAW) → Riga (RIX) route is operated by Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.
Heading to Riga: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Riga (RIX) heads north for about 563 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 min (atfm); arriving into Riga it is 2.0 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% |
Airlines operating WAW-RIX
Frequently asked questions about WAW-RIX
The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Riga (RIX) takes about 1h 7m. 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, LOT Polish Airlines.
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The Warsaw-Riga route is about 563 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.
