Riga is the capital city of Latvia. The international airport serving the city is the Riga International Airport. This is among some of the largest airports is Baltic States and has direct flights to more than eighty destinations. The international airport is located six miles west of Marupe municipality. This is state-owned company, with the government of Latvia being the owner of all the airport shares.
History of Riga International Airport
In 1973, the international airport was built to replace the Spilve Airport which was outdated. Its renovation continued until 2001 to become a well modernized airport. During the last six years of independence, Riga International Airport has tried to promote the development of air transport. It has cared for the Airport’s modernization, improvement of services and the quality and moved towards the standards of developed countries.
Riga International Airport Awards
Due to its continued and faster rate of growth and expansion, the airport has got itself a competitive place winning many awards. The best thing is that its services are of high quality and has a large number of passengers and they are still increasing every year. It has won the ‘Routes and OAG’ Airport Marketing Award for being the best and outstanding airport in both Baltic and Scandinavia. Another award is the ‘best emerging Airport markets’ award. Being one of its major airlines, airBaltic has been awarded the Gold Airline of the Year Award.
Arrival at the airport
On arrival, there are services that are offered to the travelers. You will find a counter for booking a car and also luggage conveyors. There are flight information systems installed for display and new shops around the airport. There is business lounge called the Solo Club, which is a pace for business class passengers to relax or even work before their departures.
Getting There
There are many changes taking place constantly at the Riga Airport. As a passenger, you will not feel like you are in a strange place. You can travel to and from the airport using Riga airport taxi, bus or a train. It will be cheaper and time saving to book before arriving at the airport for the travel services.
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