Getting Around
Riga has a well-developed and relatively cheap public transport system that consists of buses, minibuses, trams, and trolley buses. Most services run from 5am to as late as 1am and some routes run a regular night service. Tickets can be bought on the bus, trolley, tram or online. Final destinations are marked on the front of all transport vehicles. Taxis are readily available, and it is worth noting that licensed cabs will have a yellow number plate. Passengers can risk an unlicensed taxi, but drivers usually turn off the meter and the price needs to be negotiated beforehand. Riga's ferry terminal is located less than half a mile (1km) north of Old Riga. The central train station will take commuters to destinations in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Uber and Lyft also operate in the city.
Airports
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.