Riga airport (RIX)

Riga International Airport (RIX), opened on 10 October 1974, is Latvia’s main air terminal and the most important hub in the Baltic states. It serves as the primary base for the airline airBaltic and operates direct flights to numerous destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

Official Website: riga-airport.com

Telephone: +371 2931 1817

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Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal that remains open 24 hours a day. The building is organised into different departure sectors (A, B and C) and arrivals areas (E and C), allowing easy pedestrian access between all zones.

Annual Traffic (2024): 7.1 million passengers.

Information Points

The airport features a central information desk (“RIX Info”) and a Visitor Centre (“Welcome to Riga”) located on the first level of arrivals sector E. There you can receive assistance with flights, airport services and transport, as well as office services (copying and printing).

 Location

The airport is located in the municipality of Marupe, 10 km (6.2 miles) west of Riga city centre.

Parking services at Riga airport (RIX)

The airport complex offers four parking areas that are open 24 hours a day and monitored by CCTV. All of them are just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, and payment is made on site at the ticket machines, either in cash or by card.

Short-Stay Car Park (P1)

This is the closest and most convenient option, located directly in front of the terminal entrance/exit. Ideal for short trips or business travel. The first 10 minutes of parking are free, a benefit that can be used once every 24 hours.

Long-Stay Car Parks (P2, P3, P4)

Located a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, these are the best option for longer trips.

• Free shuttle service: Available for car parks P3 and P4. If you are in a hurry or prefer not to walk, you can request the shuttle by calling +371 2028 3380.
• Real-time space monitoring (P3): Before entering, display screens show availability in each row, saving you time.
• P3 front row: Reserved for RIX Club members.

Additional Services (P3 and P4)

• Free basic technical assistance: Battery jump-starts and tyre inflation.
• Key storage: Available for an additional fee.
• Car covers: Rental service available.
• Electric vehicle charging: Charging stations available in P3.
• Luggage trolleys: Available for your use.

Recommendation: To check current rates, visit the official airport website.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Riga Airport is fully adapted to provide a smooth travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility or any type of disability, in compliance with European Union accessibility standards. Assistance services are free of charge and available 24 hours a day.

Requesting Assistance

To ensure efficient service, it is essential to arrange assistance with your airline or travel agency at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure. When making the booking, please specify the type of assistance required.

Meeting Points

Once at the airport, you can activate the assistance service at the designated meeting points, which are equipped with call buttons and direct communication telephones:

• Car park P1: Near the spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
• Main entrance: On the departures level, close to the terminal access doors.
• Information desk: Located in the check-in hall on the second floor.

Facilities and Equipment

• Physical accessibility: Ramps, spacious lifts with braille buttons, and adapted toilets in all public and boarding areas.
• Tactile pathways: Marked paving to assist the movement of passengers with visual impairments.
• Induction loop systems: Available at information desks and boarding gates for passengers using hearing aids.
• Technical equipment: Wheelchairs available for use within the terminal and Ambulift vehicles to facilitate access to aircraft not connected by passenger boarding bridges.
• Priority security screening: A dedicated lane is available at security control to speed up the process for passengers with reduced mobility.