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Riga International Airport

Riga, Latvia

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Latvia's principal international gateway in the Baltic region.

Opened

1973

Location

Riga, Latvia

Riga International Airport (RIX) is the largest airport in the Baltic states, serving as the primary aviation hub for Latvia and a major connecting point for the broader Baltic region. Located approximately 10 kilometres southwest of central Riga, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and connects Latvia to destinations across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization in the 2000s ahead of Latvia's EU accession, with a new terminal opening in 2001 and subsequent capacity upgrades. airBaltic, Latvia's national carrier, is headquartered at RIX and uses it as its primary hub, offering connections to numerous European destinations. Riga Airport plays a critical economic and logistical role for Latvia, supporting both passenger traffic and cargo operations. It holds IATA 4E aerodrome classification and is equipped to handle wide-body aircraft.

Terminals

The airport operates a single main passenger terminal with separate Schengen and non-Schengen zones to manage EU and international passenger flows.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to central Riga by bus services and a direct rail link via Riga Central Station, with taxi and ride-share options also available.

Airlines here

airBaltic is the dominant carrier and hub airline at RIX, with additional services provided by Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and other European carriers.

Notable facts

›Riga International Airport is the busiest airport in the Baltic states by passenger volume.
›airBaltic, Latvia's flag carrier, is headquartered at and hubs from RIX.
›The current terminal building was substantially expanded and modernized in 2001.
›The airport served over 7 million passengers in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced traffic.
›RIX holds the IATA 4E airport classification, allowing operations by wide-body long-haul aircraft.

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Baltic gateway where medieval heritage meets modern European skies

Riga International Airport is Latvia's largest and busiest airport, serving as the primary aviation hub for the Baltic states. Located just 10 kilometres southwest of Riga's UNESCO-listed Old Town, it has undergone significant modernisation since the 1990s to meet growing passenger demand. As the home base of airBaltic, it connects the region to over 80 destinations across Europe and beyond.

Terminals

Main Terminal — The single consolidated terminal handles all passenger departures and arrivals, with separate Schengen and non-Schengen zones, retail, and dining facilities.

Ground Transport

Bus No. 22 runs frequently between the airport and Riga city centre stops
Express bus No. 322 offers faster service to the central railway station
Taxis available at designated ranks outside arrivals; Bolt and Uber apps also operate
Car rental desks from Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt located in the arrivals hall
Airport shuttle services connecting to major hotels on request

Nearby Hotels

Marriott Riga (city centre, ~10 km)
Rixos Istra (proximity to airport area)
Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara
Hotel Islande (close to airport, popular with transit travellers)
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel

Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a mix of cafés, grab-and-go outlets, and sit-down restaurants including local Latvian fare and international fast food options in both the departure lounge and the public arrivals zone. Airside dining expands after security with bars and coffee shops catering to early morning and late evening flights. For a fuller dining experience, the Old Town's extensive restaurant scene is only a 15-minute drive away.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least 2 hours before departure; non-Schengen queues can be lengthy during peak summer months
Bus No. 22 is the most economical way into the city centre and runs until late evening
Latvia uses the euro, and ATMs are available both before and after security
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal — connect to the airport's official network without a time limit

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Route map (65 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

RIX → TFS6Y · 320

RIX → TBSA9 · 733

RIX → DUSAB · DH4

RIX → MUCAB · 73C DH4 735

RIX → TXLAB · DH4 735

RIX → FRAAB · 735 DH4 73C

RIX → HAMAB · DH4 735

RIX → CDGAF · 733 735 73C

RIX → HELAY · AT7

RIX → VCEAZ · 73C 735

RIX → FCOAZ · 73C

RIX → MXPAZ · 73C 735

RIX → OLBAZ · 73C

RIX → MSQB2 · CRJ

RIX → ABZBT · 735

RIX → AESBT · DH4

RIX → ATHBT · 73C

RIX → BCNBT · 735 73C

RIX → DMEBT · 73C DH4 735

RIX → DUSBT · DH4

RIX → FCOBT · 73C

RIX → FRABT · 735 DH4 73C

RIX → HAMBT · DH4 735

RIX → HELBT · DH4 73C 735

RIX → LCABT · 735

RIX → LGWBT · 73C 735

RIX → MSQBT · DH4 73C

RIX → MUCBT · 73C DH4 735 733

RIX → NCEBT · 735 73C

RIX → OLBBT · 73C

RIX → OSLBT · DH4 73C 735

RIX → SAWBT · 735

RIX → SVGBT · 735 DH4

RIX → SVOBT · 73C 733 735

RIX → TASBT · 763

RIX → TBSBT · 735

RIX → TKUBT · DH4

RIX → TLVBT · 73C 735

RIX → VCEBT · 73C 735

RIX → VNOBT · DH4 73C 735

RIX → WAWBT · DH4

RIX → ZRHBT · 735

RIX → AMSBT · 73C 735

RIX → ARNBT · DH4 735 73C 733

RIX → BGOBT · DH4

RIX → BLLBT · DH4

RIX → BRUBT · 735 DH4

RIX → BUDBT · DH4 735

RIX → CDGBT · 733 735 73C

RIX → CPHBT · DH4 73C 733

RIX → GOTBT · DH4

RIX → GYDBT · 735

RIX → KBPBT · DH4

RIX → KGDBT · DH4

RIX → KIVBT · DH4

RIX → LEDBT · DH4

RIX → MLABT · 73C

RIX → MXPBT · 73C 735

RIX → PLQBT · DH4

RIX → PRGBT · DH4

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q43 routes Boeing 737-50040 routes 73C35 routes Boeing 737-30011 routes Airbus A32010 routes Boeing 737-80010 routes 73H4 routes Boeing 767-3003 routes Boeing 737-7002 routes Boeing 767-4002 routes Airbus A3212 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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Encyclopaedia

RIX Riga Airport is the international airport of Riga, the capital of Latvia, and the largest airport in the Baltic states with direct flights to 107 destinations as of September 2024. It is the 12th-busiest airport in post-Soviet states as well as 77th-busiest airport in Europe. It serves as a hub for airBaltic and RAF-Avia, and as one of the base airports for Ryanair and Norwegian Air Shuttle. The Latvian national carrier airBaltic is the largest carrier that serves the airport, followed by Ryanair. The airport is located in the Mārupe Municipality west of Riga, approximately 10 km from its city centre.

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