Riga Airport Guide

Though built in 1974, the existence of the Riga airport was virtually unknown until the end of Communist rule in 1991. First serviced only by Lufthansa, the Riga airport is growing along with Riga's popularity as a tourist destination. The number of flights in and out of Riga has increased six fold since the early nineties, and continues to grow steadily.

The Riga airport is host to most of the modern comforts of air travel, such as restaurants, duty free shops and business class lounges. A new and modern wing of the airport is under construction with the intention of bringing the Riga airport up to speed with the airports of Europe’s other major cities. In addition to new lounges, restaurants and shops, the airport is being equipped with new ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems. The total project is estimated to cost 30 million U.S. dollars.

Currently serviced daily by 19 airlines, one can travel easily to and from Riga and around the world. Along with Riga's airport, access to the city grows daily. As the Riga airport modernized and expands, the city flourishes. For general information about the Riga airport call (+371) 7207009. If booking flights to Riga, the airport code is RIX. Parking and rental car services are available at the airport.