Transfer to/from - Riga airport (RIX)

Transportation

Bus

Line 22 from Rigas satiksme (Tel +371 2036 1862) connects the venue with Abrenes iela, in the city centre, every 15 minutes between 6:05 am and 0:05 am (weekends until 11:40 pm). Intermediate stops include Priezkalni, Rudas, Zolitudes iela, Kauguru iela, Dreilinu iela, Slokas iela, Daugavgrivas iela, Nacionala biblioteka (National Library of Latvia), Autoosta (central bus and train station) and Centraltirgus (central market). Travel time is about 30 min. and the fare is €1.50 (€2.00 on board the bus). Tickets can be purchased at the Narvesen kiosks on levels 1 and 2, at an automatic machine next to the bus stop behind the P1 car park, or via the Rigas satiksme or Mobilly apps.

TOKS (Tel +370 6126 6166) offers trips to Vilnius (€29.00), Tallinn, Minsk and Warsaw (€52.00).

Lux Express (Tel +372 680 0909) has connections between Riga and Tallinn (€19.00-23.00), Vilnius (€18.00-28.00), Saint Petersburg (€55.00-60.00) and Warsaw (€35.00-57.00).

Ollex (Tel +370 5210 4304) operates an express service between Riga city and airport and the Lithuanian cities of Siauliai (€20.00), Telšiai, Plunge (€25.00) and Klaipeda (€30.00).

Dautrans services (Tel +371 6542 0834) run from Thursday to Sunday to Daugavpils, Krāslava, Verkhnyadzvinsk, Polotsk and Vitebsk.

Kautra (Tel +370 3734 2440) offers transfers to Kaunas (€22.00), while Klaipedos Autobusu Parkas (Tel +370 4630 3030) connects the site with Klaipeda.

Flixbus (Tel +49 303 0013 7300) offers services to Tallinn and Warsaw.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles available outside the Arrivals Hall. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 20 minutes.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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