Riga International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Riga International Airport (RIX) runs as a single, compact terminal with a two-level split: Arrivals + ground transport on Level 1 and Departures + Security on Level 2. The building stretches linearly into a pier where Schengen gates (B/E) stay fluid and Non-Schengen (Sector C) is gated by passport control. Within Riga’s main airport complex, most “lost time” comes from boundary points—security, border control, and the P1 landside transport zone across the access road.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal | airBaltic hub | Schengen / Non-Schengen split | Walk-only, central security |
| Level 1 | — | Arrivals, baggage reclaim, customs, ground exits C/E | Crosswalk to P1 |
| Level 2 | — | Check-in, security, airside retail, departures | Pier walk to gates |
Riga International Airport Map Strategy
- Treat security and Sector C passport control as the real “distance” at RIX: walking is short, queues are the time-tax, so arrive with liquids/laptop prep finished before joining the stanchions.
- Use exit anchors, not guesses: Arrivals Exit E (Schengen) and Arrivals Exit C (Non-Schengen) are the only reliable wayfinding nodes for transport, pickups, and border-control routing.
- For Bus 22 and Bolt, execute the same first move: cross the access road into P1, then navigate to the median-side shelters/marked pickup bays—don’t hunt along the terminal curb.
- Reduce long-walk anxiety airside by routing from security through duty-free to the pier first, then branching to B/E vs Sector C; the pier ends have restrooms/water close to the far gates.
2026 Riga International Airport Map + Printable PDF
Current 2026 operations at RIX still hinge on three fixed nodes: a single central security funnel on Level 2, the hard Schengen vs Non-Schengen border valve for Sector C, and the landside “modal split” where Bus 22 and Bolt pickups sit inside P1 across the access road (not on the curb). Expect the biggest timing swings at security and passport control.
Riga International Airport First Floor Map 2026
Riga International Airport Ground Floor Map 2026
Riga International Airport Second Floor Map 2026
Riga International Airport Third Floor Map 2026
2026 Riga International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the security exit to the furthest departure gates (end-of-terminal gates)?
Walking distance is about 350–450 meters from the security exit to the furthest end-of-terminal departure gates at RIX. The straight-line distance stays short, but the practical time depends on crowd friction in the duty-free “mixing zone” immediately after security.
| Route point | Distance |
|---|---|
| Security exit → duty-free main aisle | ~0–50 m |
| Duty-free zone → pier root (B/C split area) | ~150–250 m |
| Pier root → furthest end gates (tip of pier) | ~150–200 m |
Where is the Bus 22 stop exactly inside P1, relative to Arrivals exits C and E (which side / median / lane)?
The Bus 22 stop sits inside Short-Term Car Park P1 on the central median lane, not on the terminal curb. It’s positioned roughly centered between the pedestrian lines from Arrivals Exit E and Arrivals Exit C, so either exit works, but Exit E typically lines up most cleanly.
- From Arrivals Exit E (Schengen), walk straight out toward P1, cross the access-road crosswalk, then continue into P1 to the median shelter + ticket machine.
- From Arrivals Exit C (Non-Schengen), use the same crosswalk flow, then angle slightly to re-center on the P1 median stop.
- If you’re still on the curbside lane by the terminal doors, you haven’t gone far enough—Bus 22 is inside P1.
What is the shortest indoor route from airbridge arrival level to passport control on the first floor (which stairs/escalators/elevators)?
Descending to passport control is mandatory: passport control sits on Level 1, while airbridge arrivals feed into the upper-level corridor. The shortest indoor route is the first vertical-circulation core you reach at the root/junction of the pier, where arriving flows are funneled down into the Sector C border-control hall.
- Follow the arriving corridor until it funnels toward the pier junction/root (the transition area near the B/C split signage).
- Take the nearest stairs/escalator/elevator bank down one level (use elevator if baggage-heavy).
- At Level 1, follow the controlled corridor directly into the passport control entry queue (first stanchion/merge point) for Sector C processing.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the main baggage claim carousel area to the official taxi rank pickup line?
Walking distance is roughly 35–50 meters from the main baggage claim carousel area to the official taxi rank pickup line. The taxi queue forms immediately outside the Arrivals sliding doors on the terminal-side carriageway.
- Baggage belt area → customs channel (Green/Red) transition: ~15 m
- Customs exit → sliding doors to landside curb: ~10 m
- Doors → taxi rank line on the carriageway: ~10 m
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Arrivals exit C to the Bolt/rideshare pickup curb zone (exact curb segment)?
Walking distance is about 100–150 meters from Arrivals Exit C to the Bolt/rideshare pickup zone, because Bolt pickups are inside Short-Term Car Park P1, not on the terminal curb. The “curb segment” is effectively the designated marked pickup bays within P1, reached only after crossing the access road.
- Exit Arrivals Exit C and go straight to the crosswalk over the access-road lanes.
- Enter P1 and continue inward to the marked Bolt pickup area (look for branded signage/marked bays).
- If you’re still standing along the terminal-side curb with taxis, you’re on the wrong side for Bolt.
What is the walking time (minutes) from the Schengen transfer corridor to the non-Schengen passport control entry point (first queue point)?
Walking time is under 5 minutes from the Schengen transfer corridor to the non-Schengen passport control entry point at Sector C. The true variability is the border queue itself, not the walk.
- Start from the Schengen concourse (B/E side) on the departures level and follow “C Gates” signage toward the B/C junction.
- Pass the transfer-area node near the shopping zone, then continue until the passport control stanchions (first queue/merge point) appear at the Sector C entrance.
- For tight connections, the walk is predictable; the buffer belongs on the passport control valve.
Where are the ABC e-gates located physically (which hall/zone) relative to the standard staffed passport booths?
ABC e-gates are positioned immediately adjacent to the staffed passport booths inside Sector C’s border-control halls, so you’ll see the automated lanes and manual lanes side-by-side at the same checkpoint approach.
- Arrivals (Sector C, Level 1): 4 ABC gates beside the staffed booths in the arrivals immigration hall.
- Transfer (Sector C, Level 1): 2 ABC gates beside the staffed booths at the transfer border checkpoint between Schengen and Non-Schengen.
- Departures (Sector C, Level 2): 2 ABC gates beside the staffed booths at the departures-side border checkpoint for C gates.
What is the exact distance (meters) from the check-in hall main entrance to the security queue start line (first stanchion/merge point)?
Distance is about 30–60 meters from the check-in hall main entrance to the security queue start line at RIX. The security checkpoint is a central, single-funnel node with a direct line-of-sight approach from the Level 2 check-in hall.
- Enter the Level 2 check-in hall and face inward toward the central processing area.
- Walk straight toward the stanchions where the queue forms at the security merge point.
- If the queue is long, the “start line” may spill back into the hall, but the fixed checkpoint remains in the same central position.
What is the shortest route from the Bus 22 stop in P1 to the Arrivals hall entrance doors (which crosswalk/aisle through P1)?
The shortest route is a direct perpendicular walk from the P1 median Bus 22 shelter to the terminal facade via the main crosswalk over the access road, entering through Arrivals Exit E (usually the cleanest line) or Arrivals Exit C (if you’re aligning with that hall).
- From the Bus 22 stop, walk straight out of the P1 median toward the terminal side, staying on the main pedestrian aisle.
- Use the marked crosswalk to traverse the access-road lanes.
- Enter through the nearest sliding doors at Arrivals Exit E (closest/most direct from the standard Bus 22 alignment) or Arrivals Exit C if you’re aiming for the non-Schengen arrivals side.
Where is the oversize baggage drop located relative to the main airline counters (left/right bank, nearest counter range)?
Oversize baggage drop is a separate staffed X-ray station at the end of the check-in counter banks, not within the self-service bag drop lines (not at counters 8–11). In practice, it sits in a dedicated alcove/edge area of the check-in hall so staff can manage non-standard items without blocking the main counter queues.
- Tag the item first at your airline’s staffed counter bank.
- Carry the item to the oversize X-ray station at the end-cap of the counter row (the “edge” of the hall rather than the middle lanes).
- If you’re standing in the self-service bag drop area, you’re not at oversize—look for a staffed lane with an X-ray intake point.
What is the exact distance (meters) from the furthest gates to the closest restroom that remains post-security (nearest amenity node)?
Distance is under 50 meters from the furthest gates to the closest post-security restroom at RIX. Restrooms and a water point are placed at the far ends of the gate corridors so you don’t need to backtrack toward the central duty-free zone.
- At the end of the long corridor to the C gates, the restroom/water node sits near the corridor tip.
- On the Schengen side, a restroom block is also positioned close to the far-gate end (e.g., opposite the end-gate cluster rather than near security).
What is the distance (meters) from the short-stay car park barrier/payment machines to the terminal entrance (the closest door used for departures)?
Distance is about 50–100 meters from the P1 barrier/payment machine area to the closest terminal entrance used for departures, because you must also traverse the access-road lanes between P1 and the terminal.
- Exit P1 via the pedestrian egress near the payment machines.
- Walk to the marked crosswalk over the access road.
- Enter the terminal via the nearest doors, then go up to Level 2 departures if you entered at Level 1.
