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Riga International Airport to Riga City Center

Every transport option from RIX — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Latvia.

Airport
RIX
Country
Latvia
Fastest
25 min
Cheapest
€2

How to get from RIX to Riga

OptionCostJourney time
Bus 22 (to Vecrīga / Old Town)€225 min
Bolt / Yandex Go€10–1815–25 min
Taxi (official airport rank)€15–2515–25 min

RIX is 13km from Old Town — Bus 22 (€2, 25 min) is the cheapest option direct to centre. Bolt + Yandex Go are reliable. Riga has Europe's highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings — perfect for architecture-curious layovers.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into RIX.

Getting out of Riga (RIX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Riga International Airport to Riga cost?

€15–25 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from RIX to Riga?

Bus 22 (to Vecrīga / Old Town) at €225 min to central Riga.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Latvia?

Latvia is EU + Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days.