Transfer to/from - Riga airport (RIX)

Buses

Local Public Transport

Route 22, operated by Rigas satiksme, connects the airport with Riga city centre (Abrenes iela) throughout the week. The service operates from 5:25 am to 12:40 am on both weekdays and public holidays. The journey takes approximately 30–40 minutes and stops at key locations such as Nacionala biblioteka (National Library), Autoosta (central bus and railway station) and Centraltirgus (Central Market).

The stop for bus route 22 is located in car park P1, between exits E and C on the arrivals level (first floor). Follow the relevant signage.

Fares and Ticket Purchase:

• Fare: €1.81 when purchased directly from the driver (bank card only, no cash accepted).
• Advance sales points: Narvesen kiosks (levels 1 and 2 of the terminal), ticket vending machine at the bus stop, and the mobile applications Rigas satiksme or Mobilly.

International Buses

The airport has an international bus stop located in the short-stay car park P1, opposite the exit from the departure halls. Several companies operate regular services to destinations in the Baltic states, Poland, Belarus and Russia:

• Lux Express: Connections to Tallinn, Vilnius, Saint Petersburg and Warsaw. Information and bookings at luxexpress.eu.
• TOKS: Services to Vilnius, Tallinn, Minsk and Warsaw. More information on the TOKS website.
• Ollex: Express services to Lithuanian cities such as Siauliai, Telsiai, Plunge and Klaipeda. Information available on the Ollex website.
• Kautra: Connection to Kaunas. See kautra.lt.
• Klaipedos: Transport from the airport to the city of Klaipeda. More information at klap.lt.
• Dautrans: Transfers to the cities of Daugavpils and Vitebsk. Visit the Dautrans website.
• FlixBus: Routes to Tallinn and Warsaw. Bookings at flixbus.lv.

Taxis and Private Services

The official taxi rank is located immediately outside the arrivals hall. The journey to Riga city centre takes approximately 20 minutes, although this may vary depending on traffic conditions.

Authorised Taxis

The airport works with three authorised taxi companies offering regulated services with transparent fares: XTaxi, TaksiLV and Red Cab. All vehicles from these operators have consistent fares for trips from the airport to Riga city centre, displayed on the vehicle doors. Fares consist of three elements: a pick-up fee, a distance-based charge and a time-based charge.

Prepaid Vouchers: Prepaid vouchers for authorised taxis can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre (arrivals hall E). The voucher costs €33.50 and is valid for a single journey from the airport to central Riga (covering most city-centre hotels) for up to 4 passengers with luggage, without intermediate stops and at any time of day. Vouchers are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Ride-Hailing Apps

Bolt is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Riga. Vehicles pick up passengers from a clearly marked area near the terminal exit in the short-stay car park P1. When requesting a ride via the app, the fare is displayed immediately before you confirm the booking.