Your ultimate guide to Riga Airport (RIX)
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Discover Riga Airport
Riga Airport is modern and well maintained, earning its status of a crucial Baltic hub.
Airport Code (IATA):
(RIX)
Location:
Riga
Address:
Mārupes novads LV 1053
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
airBaltic, Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Transavia, Uzbekistan Airways, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
1,200,000
Brief History:
Riga International Airport opened in 1973. Today, this is the biggest airport in the Baltic states.
Flights to and from Riga
You can fly from Riga Airport with several major carriers, such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. Top destinations from this airport include Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius and Oslo.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can get to Riga Airport by city bus, international bus, city shuffle or car/taxi. Car rental services are available on the first floor of the terminal, in Arrivals Hall E. Parking prices start at €10 per day.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Riga Airport Currency Exchange
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