Latvia

Riga International Airport (RIX)

Location

The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Riga.

Getting to the city

Bus 22 has a direct service between the airport and the city centre; the bus stop is located opposite the terminal behind the car park. Minibus 322 is a faster service connecting the airport to the city centre; minibuses operated by RÄ«gas Mikroautobusu Satiksme are known to be the most comfortable and efficient. Some hotels provide their own shuttle services. Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, taking approximately 15 minutes to the city centre.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies include well-known names like Avis, Budget, Sixt, and Europcar and can be found in the Arrivals sector E.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, taking approximately 15 minutes to the city centre.

Facilities

Facilities include banks and currency exchange bureaux, duty-free shopping, restaurants and cafes, left luggage, a pharmacy, a spa, barber, and a variety of shops. Facilities for those with special needs are good and passengers should notify their airline about their requirements before travel.

Parking

Parking is available in the short-term car park (P1) or in one of two long-term car parks (P2 and P3) situated within a few minutes' walking distance from the airport terminal. Short-term parking is situated in front of the terminal building and costs €1.50 for the first 30 minutes. Long-term parking costs €4 per day.

Website www.riga-airport.com

The terminals are all accessible on foot.