Riga Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Riga Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Of the many airports I have slept at overnight, this one rates as the best. -Andrew

RIX Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Riga International Airport.

What to Expect

Housed in a single terminal, Riga Airport (code: RIX) handles European and international traffic from four concourses. You’ll find a variety of shops and eateries, though none are open 24 hours. WiFi is free, and power outlets seem plentiful. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges, one with showers.

Sleeping in Riga Airport

Overnight sleepers have no problem staying here. Benches are plentiful on the landside, and couches are common on the airside. Couches are also available in retail areas, like at Sweet Delights Cafe or the Pascucci Cafe in Arrivals Sector C. Bring a sleeping bag if you’d prefer to cozy up on the floor. Travellers mention cold temps and occasional announcements, but nothing that warm clothes and noise-cancelling headphones can’t combat. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels inside and near Riga Airport:

Inside the Terminal

Airport Hotel Kepler Club – Sleep pods are available in two locations inside the terminal. Each cabin includes a smart TV, charging ports, a small workspace, and an alarm clock. Hours: Open 24 hours. Reservations can be made on-site.
- Landside, 3rd Floor. Rate: 8 EUR/hour or 56 EUR/24 hours. Check Rates
- Airside, 2nd Floor. Rate: 10 EUR/hour or 70 EUR/24 hours.

Near the Airport

Sky High Hotel (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) – Mid-range hotel. About a 2-minute walk to the terminal. Check Rates
Hampton by Hilton Riga Airport (0.9 mi / 1.4 km) – Mid-range hotel. Check Rates

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Primeclass Riga Business Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, 3rd Floor, near Gate B1. Schengen and non-Schengen passengers only. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Primeclass Lounge – Location: Terminal C, airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
Primeclass Lounge– Location: Terminal E, airside. Showers are available.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour food options. Airside outlets generally open about one hour before the first departures and close after the last flight.

Drinking Water
A reader reports two water fountains for refilling bottles: one opposite Gate B17 (downstairs) and another at the end of the corridor leading to the C gates. (May 2024)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Location: Arrivals, Sector E, Level 1.
Rates: From €2.50 for the first 12 hours • €3.00 per 24 hours from the second day • €1.00 per day from the second month.
A cloakroom is available for coats (€1.50 per item). Small items not permitted through security can also be stored (€1.50 per item).
Hours: Open 24 hours, with breaks at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 1:00 AM.

Mobile Charging

A reader reports one charging point in the departures area near the Lavazza coffee machine, opposite check-in counter 38.

Showers

Showers are available in the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available for unlimited use. Connect to the “RIX-Free-WiFi” network. After 15 minutes, an advertisement must be viewed to continue. Reported speeds are sufficient for streaming and video calls.

Computer stations with internet access are available at Coffee Nation (Airside).

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Airport Tours – Behind-the-scenes tours are available by pre-booking. Duration: approx. 1 hour. Location: Welcome to Riga office, 1st Floor, Arrivals Area E.
Beauty Salon – Wood Religion Barber Shop. Location: Departures, 2nd Floor.
Chapel – Location: 3rd Floor. Open 24 hours.
Children’s Play Area – Locations: Airside, 1st Floor, Non-Schengen Arrivals, Sector C • Airside, 2nd Floor, Sector B • Airside, 2nd Floor, Sector C (Schengen and Non-Schengen areas).
Currency Exchange – Eurex offers foreign exchange services in the passenger zone at arrivals and departures of sector “E” and “C”. Hours: vary according to flight times.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops (multiple locations) and a small selection of retail outlets, including Narvesen convenience stores.
Information Desk – Locations: Landside, 1st Floor near Exit • Landside, 2nd Floor near check-in counters. Additional information points are available airside.
Luggage Wrapping – Available landside, 2nd Floor, check-in Sector F.
Medical Services – First aid services available. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, 1st Floor.
Nursery – Baby care rooms available. Locations include Landside, 2nd Floor near check-in, and multiple airside locations in Sectors B and C.
Pharmacy – A. Apotheka. Location: Public area, 2nd Floor, Departures Sector E.
Post Office – Location: 1st Floor, Arrivals Sector E. Weekday hours.
Printing – Printing available via the internet terminal at the Welcome to Riga office. Location: 1st Floor, Arrivals Area E.
Spa – The Embassy of Wellness. Location: Departures, 2nd Floor.
Strollers – Available for rent airside, 2nd Floor, after security.

Airlines

Riga airport is served by the following airlines: Aer Lingus • Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Belavia • Blue Panorama • Corendon • Enter Air • Finnair • LOT • Lufthansa • Norwegian • Ryanair • Onur Air • SAS • SmartLynx • Tailwind Airlines • Turkish Airlines • Ukraine International Airlines • Utair Aviation • Uzbekistan Airways • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

RIX airport is well connected to the public transportation system. Bus No. 22 operates direct services between the Airport and Riga city centre. Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome to Riga! Bureau in Arrivals Hall E, from a ticket vending machine at the bus stop and retail outlets at Levels 1 and 2 of the terminal. For rates, fares and schedules, visit the Masruti website. If onward travel is required, the airport provides many options, including connections to Vilnius (Lithuania), Tallinn (Estonia), Minsk (Belarus) or Warsaw (Poland) for example. To plan your trip, visit the Riga Airport website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies operate on-site in Arrivals sector E: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Greenmotion • Hertz • Sixt. Hours: vary according to flight times.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels offering an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available just outside of the Arrivals Hall. A one-way journey between the airport and the city center takes around 20 minutes, and rates are displayed on the passenger doors of all licensed taxis.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-03-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.