Riga international airport, known throughout the world as RIX, lies some 13km southwest of the city. The Airport Express shuttle stops at 10 different hotels (including Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, Albert Hotel and Monika Centrum Hotel) in the city centre and the left bank of the river (Islande Hotel and Maritim) every 30 minutes between 05:30 - 00:45. The trip costs 3Ls. Bus N°22 leaving from 13. janvāra will take you there for 0.70Ls (departure times - www.rigassatiksme.lv).
The airport has undergone major improvements over the years and the latest upgrade includes a new terminal for low cost airlines. A TGIFriday’s is available at the far right of the airport and a LIDO Latvian restaurant is open on the top floor of the main terminal for those who want a last sip of a local beer or who just can’t stand airplane food. A pizzeria, some local cafés and a variety of duty free and paid shops selling the usual alcohol, tobacco and perfume are located on the other side of the security checkpoint. For more information visit its comprehensive website.
The airport has undergone major improvements over the years and the latest upgrade includes a new terminal for low cost airlines. A TGIFriday’s is available at the far right of the airport and a LIDO Latvian restaurant is open on the top floor of the main terminal for those who want a last sip of a local beer or who just can’t stand airplane food. A pizzeria, some local cafés and a variety of duty free and paid shops selling the usual alcohol, tobacco and perfume are located on the other side of the security checkpoint. For more information visit its comprehensive website.
