Riga International Airport is the largest airline operating passenger transport, as well as cargo and airmail, not only in Latvia , but also in the whole Baltic region. Serves flights to 80 destinations in 31 countries on three continents. The airport is used by the Latvian carrier airBaltic, as well as by the airlines SmartLynx Airlines, RAF-Avia, Vip Avia, Inversija and Wizz Air. It is located 13 km from the center of Riga in the Marupe region (the former Riga district).
general information
Riga Airport has been operating since 1973. In the early 2000s, a complete modernization was carried out, a northern terminal and a hangar for aircraft maintenance were built. The modern Riga airport meets all world standards, moreover - it is one of the few airports where in the history it did not happen a single serious accident or accident. In 2009, for the first time, I was in the world ranking of "Top 100" airports in the world. Riga Airport is one of the few European airports that simultaneously work with full-service airlines and low-cost discounter companies.
The airport has three terminals. Terminal B serves flights to the countries of the Schengen area, terminals A and C - flights to countries not included in the Schengen area.
Airport Infrastructure
Passengers arriving at Riga airport are offered to use the following list of services:
- Comfortable business-class lounge with a wide selection of snacks and drinks, here passengers can use the computer and free Wi-Fi, read through the fresh press.
- On the territory of the airport there are more than 10 cafes and restaurants, including the restaurant of the well-known network of quality and delicious food "Lido";
- Banks, currency exchange offices, Tax Free refund;
- A lot of shops, including duty-free shops Duty Free;
- The service of quick access to the security control point without a queue (for this you need to buy a special coupon for 10 euros;
- Round-the-clock information service 1187, post and telephony services;
- Luggage storage and baggage packing service;
- Car rental;
- The 24-hour parking lot Park & Fly, located next to the airport terminal, as well as a free shuttle service. In addition to long-term parking, there is also a short-term parking, it is directly opposite the airport terminal
- There is no hotel at Riga airport, but near the airport there are three three-star hotels: Sky-High Hotel (600 m), Best Western Hotel Mara (2.1 km) and Airport Hotel ABC (2.8 km) with reasonable prices and all necessary comforts.
The scheme of the airport in Riga or the information desk "Welcome to Riga!" (Located on the first floor of the terminal) will help you to orientate to those who arrived at the airport for the first time.
How to get there?
From the center of Riga , from the street. Abrenes to the airport leaves 22 bus, the journey takes about half an hour. Periodicity of movement: every 30 minutes, the traffic schedule - daily from 5:30 to 00:45. You can use the taxi service "Rīgas taksometru parks" and "Baltic Taxi", one trip will cost from 15 to 20 euros.