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2 The terminal and surrounding infrastructure at Riga International Airport reflect the architectural style of the early 1990s , with limited signs of modernization . The Boeing 727 aircraft with liveries from Baltic International Airlines and other regional carriers , highlight the transitional era when Westernbuilt planes began replacing Sovietera fleets in post- Soviet states .
3 In the early 1990s , Riga International Airport featured its Soviet-era terminal with distinctive rectangular architecture . The surrounding area includes typical vehicles and signage of the time .
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ALONG WITH ESTONIA and Lithuania , the Republic of Latvia is one of the three Baltic states of Northern Europe . Home to more than 860,000 people , Riga , the Latvian capital , is the largest city in the country and the most populous in the Baltic States .
Riga International Airport ( RIX ), located just 10 kilometers southwest of the historic city center and near the scenic Daugava River , is more than just a transit point — it ’ s a vital link between Latvia , the Baltics , and Northern Europe .
RIX opened its doors in 1974 , during the Soviet era , as a modest airport with limited traffic . Since Latvia ’ s 2004 membership in the European Union ( EU ), the airport has grown rapidly and is now the largest in the Baltic States .
Riga International offers flights to more than 100 destinations , its strategic location making it a favorite transit point between Europe and Asia . The airport is home to AirBaltic ( BT ), Latvia ’ s
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national airline , which plays a significant role in its operations . It is also home to major carriers like Ryanair , Lufthansa , and Wizz Air .
A LOOK AROUND
Riga International is functional and design-conscious . More compact than giants like Frankfurt or Schiphol , it operates efficiently with 19 gates
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catering to both Schengen and non-Schengen passengers . The airport features duty-free shops with Latvian favorites like Riga Black Balsam , boutique stores , diverse dining options , free Wi- Fi , and the AirBaltic Business Lounge . Well-planned public transportation links it to the city .
As a result of several updates and expansions , the airport handles over 70,000 flights
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