When is the Madrid to Riga route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

MAD to RIX Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Madrid to Riga flight turbulent?

The MAD–RIX route typically experiences smooth turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on MAD to RIX?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 · Boeing 737, that's rows 10–20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from MAD to RIX?

The MAD to RIX flight takes approximately 3h 45m, covering 1,673 miles at 35,000 feet.

Is the Madrid to Riga flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Madrid · Riga · 3h 45m

10.2

Turb Score

3h 45m

Duration

1,454 nm

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Smooth

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MAD–RIX

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About the MAD–RIX route

The Madrid to Riga route is a short European hop covering just 1,673 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 35,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,673 miles (1,454 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Madrid to Riga Flight Time

How long is the flight from MAD to RIX?

3h 45m

Flight Time

1,673 mi

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Madrid (MAD) to Riga (RIX) flight takes approximately 3h 45m, covering 1,673 miles (1,454 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet. The route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa. Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.

Turbulence levels on MAD–RIX

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm

LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady

ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause

HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly MAD–RIX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MAD–RIX

Airbus A320

Front

Rows 1–9

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 10–20

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 21+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

I always expect the worst on longer flights but this one surprised me. Very little turbulence, only a few small bumps on descent. Manageable even for me.

Nervous flyer · January

Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — October was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.

Business traveler · October

Totally smooth January flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly crossing northern Europe but nothing actually happened. Great trip.

Leisure traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Madrid to Riga flight turbulent?

The MAD–RIX route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 10.2/100.

When is turbulence worst on MAD to RIX?

Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on MAD to RIX?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from MAD to RIX?

The MAD to RIX flight takes approximately 3h 45m, covering 1,673 miles (1,454 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly MAD to RIX?

The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data