Riga airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Riga International Airport (RIX) is about 10 km south-west of the centre. There is no train yet. Bus 22 is the cheap link and a night bus N22 started on 18 April 2026.
How long it takes and how often
Bus 22 runs every 10 to 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes to the centre. The last daytime trip from Abrenes iela is at 23:30 and the last from the airport at 00:10. Night bus N22 leaves the centre (Stacijas laukums) at 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00 and 04:00, and the airport at 00:30 to 04:30.
Options and prices
- Bus 22 ticket in advance: 1.50 EUR for 90 minutes
- Bus 22 ticket from the driver by bank card: about 1.81 EUR
- Night bus N22: same fares as other Rigas satiksme routes
- Bolt to the centre: about 12 to 20 EUR depending on time and demand
- Taxis are metered. Check the rate on the car door before you get in
Where to buy tickets
- Ticket machine at the bus stop opposite the terminal
- Narvesen shops in the terminal
- Rigas satiksme app or Mobilly app
- Driver on bus 22: bank card only, no cash
- Taxi rank outside arrivals, or Bolt in the app
Rigas satiksme: Bus 22 tickets (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Riga airport to the city centre?
Riga International Airport (RIX) is about 10 km south-west of the centre. There is no train yet. Bus 22 is the cheap link and a night bus N22 started on 18 April 2026. Bus 22 runs every 10 to 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes to the centre. The last daytime trip from Abrenes iela is at 23:30 and the last from the airport at 00:10. Night bus N22 leaves the centre (Stacijas laukums) at 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00 and 04:00, and the airport at 00:30 to 04:30.
How much does it cost to get from Riga airport to the centre?
Bus 22 ticket in advance: 1.50 EUR for 90 minutes. Bus 22 ticket from the driver by bank card: about 1.81 EUR. Night bus N22: same fares as other Rigas satiksme routes. Bolt to the centre: about 12 to 20 EUR depending on time and demand. Taxis are metered. Check the rate on the car door before you get in.
Where do I buy tickets at Riga airport?
Ticket machine at the bus stop opposite the terminal Narvesen shops in the terminal Rigas satiksme app or Mobilly app Driver on bus 22: bank card only, no cash Taxi rank outside arrivals, or Bolt in the app
Any tips for the airport transfer in Riga?
Buy the 1.50 EUR ticket at the machine at the stop, a Narvesen shop in the terminal, or in the Rigas satiksme or Mobilly app. Register it when you board.