A fascinating country Latvia is a small Baltic state. It is in Latvia that every tourist can visit magnificent sandy beaches , see centuries-old marvelous pines, enjoy the beauty of the purest blue lakes and just relax, breathing in useful Baltic air.
Its territory Latvia spread in the north-eastern part of Europe. The main neighbors are Belarus, Russia and Estonia . From the western side Latvia is washed by the unforgettable Baltic Sea.
There are several ways to get to this stunning country, the most popular of which is the car route and air travel, the latter is among the fastest and most comfortable. It is worth noting that the road by air from Russia to Riga will be only 1.5 hours.
International Airports of Latvia
In Latvia, there are many airports, but only 3 of them have been granted international status:
- Riga Airport - air harbor is located 10 km from the main sight of Latvia, its capital. Due to its location, this airport serves about 5 million passengers a year, dozens of flights arrive daily and depart from it. In 2001, a large-scale modernization was started here, which led to the repair of the take-off and the construction of an upgraded terminal. You can get to the capital airport by public bus number 22 or by ordering a taxi at a special stand, set in the arrivals area.
- The airport in Liepaja is also recognized as international. In 2014 the airport was closed for reconstruction, and in 2016 he was able to meet his first passengers in recent years. Getting to the airport is quite easy, you can resort to public transport (bus number 2), or you can use private taxi services.
- The youngest airport intended for international transport is Ventspils . Despite its multifunctionality, in our days this airport accepts only small planes of private firms.