Transport from Riga Airport

The airport is located 13 km from the city centre, linked by means of bus and taxi services.

Buses
Route number 22 departs from the bus stop opposite the arrival hall, across the short term car park. On the return leg, the bus disembarks right by the departure terminal. In the city centre the final stop is at Abrenes Iela. There are several stops on the way in Pārdaugava and the city centre - the Central Railway Station, Central Market, Strelnieku laukums near Old Town and others.
The bus operates every 10-20 minutes from 05.30 to 22.40. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs LVL 0.20. Tickets are sold on board (cash in small denominations is necessary).
Bus number 22a stops near the main centrally located hotels. The bus operates every hour and journey time is about 20 min. The ticket costs LVL 0.25. In the city centre the bus stops at the National Art Museum (Kr.Valdemāra iela 10) and the Cathedral (Brīvības bulv. 23).
There are also private courtesy minibuses operated by some hotels. Check with your hotel for details.

Detailed information about public transport in Riga: www.rigassatiksme.lv

Taxis
Taxi services from the airport are operated by the company Riga Taksometru Parks, whose vehicles are a distinctive red colour. Their desk is located in the ground floor arrival terminal. Tel: 67207509
A journey to the city centre takes about 15 minutes. Fares are metered with a minimum charge of LVL 1.00 plus LVL 0.35 per kilometre during the day. The rate increases slightly at night and certain other periods such as holidays.
Approximate taxi costs:
• Ls 0,40 – already on the meter ( 6:00 - 24:00)
• Ls 0,35 – per every km ( 6:00 - 24:00)
• Ls 0,60 – already on the meter ( 0:00 - 6:00)
• Ls 0,40 – per every km ( 0:00 - 6:00)
• Ls 4,00 – per every hour waiting
YOUR JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE SHOULD COST AROUND LVL 7.00