
The Freedom Monument, or "Milda" (as the locals call it), towers gracefully between the Old Town and the city. The 42-metre tall statue is a symbol of Latvia’s freedom and independence. The honour gua...
Riga International Airport is the main travel hub for flights going in and out of Latvia’s popular capital, Riga city centre. With regular flights to and from over 80 international destinations, this is the largest airport in the Baltic States. The airport is located in the Marupe municipality, 10 km west of Riga.
There is a wonderful selection of tourist friendly services on offer in Riga International Airport. Meet and greet services can be arranged to aid and assist a wide range of travellers including parents with small children, seniors, passengers with hearing or seeing difficulties, and anyone with a language barrier. As well as these helpful services, there are some great duty free shops available at Riga Airport. Here you can bag some bargain gifts for friends and family back home, including perfumery and cosmetics, designer handbags and accessories as well as liquor, tobacco and confectionary. There is also a comfortable business lounge for guests to unwind in and relax between flights.
At hoppa we are dedicated to ensuring you make the most of the sights and experiences Latvia has to offer. Our friendly, efficient Riga International Airport transfers are guaranteed to take the hassle out of your travels, so book with us today.
Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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Riga | 10 km | 32 min | |
Palanga city | 274 km | 225 min | |
Jurmala | 19 km | 30 min | |
St Brelades Bay | km | min | |
Riga International Airport (RIX) | km | min |
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The Freedom Monument, or "Milda" (as the locals call it), towers gracefully between the Old Town and the city. The 42-metre tall statue is a symbol of Latvia’s freedom and independence. The honour gua...
The Three Brothers are the oldest stone residential buildings in the city, situated in the picturesque Maza Pils alley in the Old Town. Each of the three houses represents different stages in the arch...
From the viewing platform around the church spire, you can walk 360 degrees around the tower. From St. Peter’s Church you can see the whole of Riga laid out before you.
The so-called Powder Tower, the last remnant of the 13th-century wall that once surrounded the heart of Riga, now hosts a war museum. The aim of the museum is to reveal to the public the complicated m...
The Latvian president Andris Bērziņš lives in one of the wings of this yellow 14th-century castle, situated by the mouth of the Daugava River in the harbour area. The castle has been rebuilt several t...
The largest place of worship in the Baltic, the Nativity Cathedral of Riga measures 187 times 43 metres, with walls two metres thick. It has also one of the biggest organs in Europe with 6,768 pipes.
Dome Square is the largest square in Riga Old Town where various public events are often held. Made of seven streets, it includes several monuments dating back to the 19th and 20th century. The square...
Riga Motor Museum is an absolute bliss for car lovers. The museum displays Western as well as Soviet cars and motorcycles, topped with wax dolls of the old Soviet party leaders. The new exposition tel...
Riga has a permanent circus where guests can witness some very special acts. Come and enjoy performing pigs, bears, horses and dogs, as well as the "non-performing" domestic cats. This circus is open ...
An absolute must for visitors to see is the labyrinth of cobbled streets in the Old Town. This live open-air museum is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walk along the winding streets goes past...
The Latvian Opera House is an attraction in itself - the building is very photogenic and makes for a great walk around in the afternoon. Opera and ballet are fabled as well, so make sure to check for ...
Located 30 minutes away from the city centre, this open-air museum offers visitors a great overview of Latvia\u0027s country life and architecture. Check whether buildings inside are open for visiting...
EmergencyNumbers
Emergency: 112 Fire\u0026Rescue: 01 Police: 02 Emergency Medical Services: 03
Currency
Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents (Replaced Latvian lats on January 1st 2014)
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OpeningHours
Shops in Riga are normally open 9-17 on weekdays while on weekends opening hours are reduced. Shops are open on Sundays at their own discretion. Most supermarkets are open until 22.
Population
658,640
TouristInformation
Riga Tourist Information Centre Rātslaukums 6, Riga Open: 10-18 Mon-Sun; From 1 May and 30 September: 9-19 Mon-Sun. +371 6703 7900 info@rigatic.lv
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