How long is the BT5861 flight?

The timetable allows 3 h 10 min. Riga to London is 1,689 km (1,050 mi).

Which terminal does BT5861 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BT5861 have?

Also listed as BTI5861 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5861.

Can I get compensation if BT5861 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €400 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5861 Flight Status airBaltic: Riga to London (BTI5861)

BT 5861 Riga to London Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: March 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

BT 5861 Flight Status & Schedule airBaltic Riga to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Mar 24	RIX	LHR	17:42	18:26	Landed	Track >
Mar 22	RIX	LHR	16:34	17:07	Landed	Track >
Mar 20	RIX	LHR	16:23	16:28	Landed	Track >
Mar 17	RIX	LHR	17:40	17:56	Landed	Track >
Mar 15	RIX	LHR	16:27	17:06	Landed	Track >
Mar 13	RIX	LHR	15:39	16:19	Landed	Track >
Mar 10	RIX	LHR	17:47	18:23	Landed	Track >
Mar 08	RIX	LHR	16:40	17:07	Landed	Track >
Mar 06	RIX	LHR	15:58	16:27	Landed	Track >

airBaltic flight BT 5861 links Riga and London, 1,689 km (1,050 mi) apart. With 3 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 35 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 March 2026, landed on time.

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About BT 5861

Route: Riga International Airport RIX to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 1,689 km (1,050 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 35 min
On time: 9 of the last 9

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €400 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BT 5861 FAQ

How long is the BT5861 flight?: The timetable allows 3 h 10 min. Riga to London is 1,689 km (1,050 mi).
How often is BT5861 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which terminal does BT5861 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BT5861 have?: Also listed as BTI5861 (airBaltic's ICAO code) and BT 5861.
Can I get compensation if BT5861 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €400 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BT5861 and Riga RIX to London LHR Flights

Flight BT5861 is a code-share airBaltic flight of the British Airways operated BA881.

Other flights departing from Riga RIX: BT9891, BA881, FR9656

Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA885, LY517, BA881

All flights connecting Riga RIX to London LHR.