Riga Airport is considered to be an international airport and it is located close to the capital of Latvia, in the area of Mārupe. The airport has opened its gates since 1973 and its importance for the Baltic region is great since it is considered to be the biggest airport in all Baltic countries. The last terminal was added in 2006. Riga Airport currently has three terminals available; one is reserved for Schengen passengers while the other two are for non-Schengen. You can find out more about the history of Riga Airport, its flights and the facilities it has to offer by browsing a magazine called GatewayRiga. It can be found at the airport and it saves you a lot of trouble if you want to find a piece of information and you don't know where to ask for it.
Latvia has other two airports, but Riga Airport is considered to be the icing on the cake, one of the reasons being its proximity to the capital. If you are visiting Latvia for business purposes try the online check-in so you won't have to wait in queue. You can also have some time off after you land at the Business Lounge; it is a very luxurious place that makes you forget you are in an airport.
If you are in Latvia for travelling purposes you can start your holiday by shopping at one of the many shops at Riga Airport. There are toy shops at the airport, too so you can return home with a souvenir for your kid. Or if you are travelling with your children you can let them pick what they want from the shop. There are five car hire companies available if you don't want to wait for public transportation. Latvia also invests in ground transportation so if you want to stay on a low budget you can pick one of the many options that the Riga Airport offers you. Bus no.22 for example is a favored choice among tourists because it takes you from the airport right to the center of Riga. This entire journey lasts for about half an hour. There are also some mini-buses provided by the airport and there is no extra fee requested for your luggage.
Latvia is a beautiful country that has preserved some impressive medieval castles and this influence can be seen in its capital, too. Another thing that will impress you is the fact that the country is surrounded by rich forests.
