Countries with a high risk are those where epidemiological situations have been identified, posing a serious threat to public health. The CDPC publishes a list of these countries, and no such countries are currently recognised.

Latvian nationals, as well as EU residents with residence permits, who have a positive Covid-19 test result can only return to Latvia in their own private vehicle. These travellers must observe the restrictions currently in place in Latvia, which can be viewed on the official website covid19.gov.lv.

A number of restrictions have been set in the country. Find out more about what you need to observe while staying in Latvia at www.covid19.gov.lv.

Although it is not mandatory, the Airport encourages travellers to wear a mask during their stay at the Airport. Travellers are also urged to observe their hand hygiene at the Airport and, wherever possible, to observe physical distance.

A permanent E. Gulbis Laboratory patient reception point has been opened at Riga Airport, offering travellers and employees of the Airport and companies working at the Airport an opportunity to take various types of Covid-19 tests, as well as perform other types of medical tests.

The patient point is located in the Airport’s check-in hall, to the right of the entrance, where the former restaurant "TGI Fridays” was located. The opening hours of the point are from Monday to Sunday 8.00 – 16:00. 

Taking into account the epidemiological safety measures in place at Riga Airport, passengers can visit the point not earlier than 72 hours before their flight and must present a boarding pass or booking confirmation before entering the terminal. The point is also available to arriving passengers by presenting a boarding pass to enter the check-in hall, as well as to employees of the Airport and companies working at the Airport.

Passengers should apply for Covid-19 tests at the Airport patient point in advance; however, patients without appointment will also be served in free time between appointments. You can sign up by calling 67801112 or on the website of E. Gulbis Laboratory https://www.egl.lv/en/, authenticating with Swedbank, SEB, Luminor or Citadele internet bank, e-parakstsID or e-paraksts Mobile or Smart-ID applications.

The Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab from the nose and throat, the saliva PCR test, the result of which is ready within 24* hours, the antigen or rapid test, the result of which is ready within 0.5 hours, can be taken at the testing point; it also offers various antibody tests, the types of which are listed on the website of E. Gulbis Laboratory.

In addition to Covid-19 tests, other tests that are not subject to special handling or storage conditions can also be taken at the permanent patient point. More detailed information will be available from the laboratory staff, upon specifying the respective test.

The contactless Covid-19 testing point of E. Gulbis Laboratory, which is located at the Airport at the exit of Arrivals Hall E, also continues to work at Riga Airport. This point is available to anyone interested and travellers can take a saliva test, the result of which is ready within 24* hours. This device can only be used by those Airport guests and employees who have access to authentication tools recognized in Latvia: Swedbank, SEB, Luminor or Citadele internet bank, e-parakstsID or e-paraksts Mobile or Smart-ID. If these authentication tools are not available, you can authenticate by sending a passport or ID card photo.

* In exceptional cases, it may take longer to receive the results.

As of April 1 all Airport quests - passengers, meeters and greeters - are allowed to enter terminal.

Yes, transit passengers have an opportunity to spend the night at the Airport waiting for their next flight. Passengers travelling in transit should make sure that they have all the necessary documents for entry into the Republic of Latvia and the Schengen Area, as well as to get acquainted with the conditions of stay and quarantine specified in Latvia.

Yes, passengers scheduled to leave early in the morning can arrive at the Airport the night before and spend the night at the Airport.

Flight may be denied if passenger does not meet epidemiological safety requirements set in the country of destination or by the airline. Such requirements may include, for example, a mandatory Covid-19 test, a mandatory face mask and others. We encourage passengers to read carefully the rules of the destination country and selected airline before the flight!

Due to the pandemic, many countries have imposed various travel restrictions, including mandatory Covid-19 test, self-isolation, certain entry conditions, etc. Many countries also have special requirements for the mandatory use of masks, stays in public places, gathering restrictions, etc.

Please read carefully the requirements before your trip and follow the current information! Aggregated information on restrictions imposed in other countries can also be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as on the European Commission's dedicated website https://reopen.europa.eu, which provides information on travel regulations and health security measures in EU Member States.

Please contact the selected airline.

Passengers have to settle any issues related to the cancellation or change of their flight bookings, as well as the recovery of their funds with their airlines. The Airport encourages passengers to address these issues remotely without having to arrive at the Airport. The Airport advises to visit the Airport terminal only if the passenger who you are seeing off or meeting needs special assistance in getting to/from the Airport. Passengers are also asked to use personal transport whenever possible to get home from the Airport.

The latest information provided by airBaltic is available here.