Riga Airport is the largest air cargo hub in the Baltic region, which offers multi-modal logistics solutions, high-quality service and a favourable cooperation platform.

Riga Airport has set a goal to become a significant aviation centre of Northern Europe within the following years, that way promoting connectivity and competitiveness of Latvia within the region.

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RIX Cargo advantages
  • We are the largest and the most central airport in the Baltic states handling all aircraft types without restrictions
  • Fast direct access to Western European and Scandinavian markets
  • Lowest Airport charges in the region
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Cargo handling
  • Border checkpoint & customs checkpoint - open 24/7
  • More than 5,000 m2 of indoor storage space and more than 10,000 m2 of outdoor storage space with concrete pavement
  • We handle all types and sizes of cargo — food, general cargo, fito, veterinary, dangerous goods, equipment, oversized cargo etc.
  • Choice of experienced and professional cargo handlers
Airport performance
  • Handling time of B747 aircraft (inbound and outbound cargo) approx. 2.5 hours
  • Weekly capacity up to 50 B747 cargo aircraft
  • We are certified to handle B747-8F aircraft
  • We have no slot restrictions
  • Reserves for ad hoc refuelling 6,000m³
  • Distribution of fuel within the airfield is through an underground hydrant system
Connectivity
  • Multi-modal logistics solutions (plane + truck, plane + ferry, plane + plane, plane + train)
  • Wide sea port and road feeder service
  • Excellent connectivity ensured by local airline partner airBaltic
  • Additional opportunities will be provided by the planned connection to the Rail Baltica high speed railway line in the future

Contact us!

Eligijus Jentkus
Head of Aviation Cargo Development
Eligijus Jentkus