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Airports in Latvia
Riga International Airport
The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Riga.
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. 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 such as Avis, Budget, Sixt and Europcar, and can be found in the Arrivals sector E.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, and take approximately 15 minutes to the city centre.
Transfer between terminals
The terminals are all accessible on foot.
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 (P3 and P4) situated within a few minutes' walking distance from the airport terminal.