Where is Latvia located?
Latvia is located in the Northern European region and is the central country in the Baltics lying on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Latvia neighbours Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. The Baltic Sea coast stretches for almost 500 kilometers.
Latvia is very affordable, making it a budget-friendly European destination for excellent food, accommodation, and activities. Moreover, the warm hospitality of the Latvian people adds to the appeal, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout your visit.
How to get to Latvia?
Getting to Latvia is relatively easy, and there are various transportation options available, including air travel, ferry, train, bus, and car.
Flights to Latvia
There are three international airports in Latvia:
- Riga Airport (RIX)
- Liepāja Airport (LPX)
- Ventspils Airport (VNT)
Latvia is well connected to the rest of the world through its international airports, with Riga International Airport (RIX) being the largest and most popular. Latvia also has it’s own flagship carrier airBaltic which exclusively connects travelers to over 70 destinations within the Baltic region, Europe, and the Middle East. Flights to/from Riga are available from/to over 100 cities across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Having landed in Riga, you can reach Riga city center in 15-20 min by car or hop on a bus and use public transport.
- Flight Stockholm to Riga – 1h 05 min.
- Flight Berlin to Riga – 1h 30 min.
- Flights Frankfurt to Riga – 2 h. 10 min.
- Flight Paris to Riga – 2 h. 45 min.
- Flight London to Riga – 2 h. 35 min.
- Flight Istanbul to Riga – 2 h. 45 min.
At Estravel you can buy flight tickets online 24/7 to and from Latvia according to your travel plan.
Flights Map from Riga
New & Upcoming Routes 2025–2026
Riga International Airport continues to grow as the Baltics’ main aviation hub, with airBaltic expanding its summer 2026 network significantly. Riga gains more than 400,000 additional seats — a 12% capacity increase — along with several new and reinstated routes:
✦ NEW Riga ↔ Dubai (DXB). 3x weekly, year-round. Launched December 12, 2025 — one day after the Vilnius route. Emirates codeshare included.
✈ flydubai | From December 12, 2025
✦ NEW Riga ↔ Oulu (OUL). New seasonal connection to Northern Finland.
✈ airBaltic | From March 29, 2026
✦ NEW Riga ↔ Warsaw (WAW). New direct link to the Polish capital.
✈ airBaltic | Summer 2026
✦ NEW Riga ↔ Gothenburg (GOT). New route to Sweden’s second city.
✈ airBaltic | Summer 2026
✦ NEW Riga ↔ Antalya (AYT). New seasonal leisure route to Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
✈ airBaltic | From May 2, 2026
↩ RESUMED Riga ↔ Aberdeen (ABZ). Reinstated connection to Scotland.
✈ airBaltic | From June 2, 2026
In addition to new destinations, airBaltic will increase frequencies on 20 existing routes from Riga for summer 2026 — including popular connections to Istanbul, Larnaca, Malaga, Malta, Milan, Nice, and Palma de Mallorca.
Travel to Latvia by Sea 
Latvia has very long coastline of Baltic sea so it’s natural the country has several ferry terminals along its Baltic Sea coast: Riga Passenger Terminal, Port of Liepaja and Ventspils Port.
- Traveling to Latvia by ferry is very convenient option if you ar traveling from countries like Sweeden, Finland or Germany.
- For example, the Riga Passenger Terminal serves as a gateway for cruise ships and all other types of ships, as well as ferries and yachts. The Riga Passengers Terminal is a 15 min. walk away from Riga Old Town.
- You can access the Port of Liepaja from Germany and the Ventspils Port from Sweden and Finland.
At Estravel you can buy ferry tickets for the most popular routes online 24/7 to and from Latvia.
Travel to Latvia by Train
Riga is connected to Vilnius by a direct daily international train service (LTG Link), with the journey taking approximately 4 hours. From Vilnius there are onward daily connections to Warsaw and Kraków in Poland (approx. 7.5 hours). Since January 2025, all three Baltic capitals are linked by a coordinated daily service — making it possible to travel by train from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius in a single day with one ticket. The Rail Baltica high-speed line currently under construction will eventually reduce the Tallinn–Riga journey to around 2 hours and connect the entire region to Warsaw and the broader European rail network.
Travel to Latvia by Bus
Buses are a cost-effective way to travel to Latvia, especially if you’re visiting from neighbouring countries like Lithuania, Estonia, or Poland. Several international bus companies operate routes to Riga and other Latvian cities. Travelling by bus makes it perfect for group travels or incentive trips across the Baltic countries.
Travel to Latvia by Car
If you prefer flexibility and have a passion for road trips, you can drive a car yourself to Latvia or combine a road trip to Latvia with visiting Lithuania and Estonia too. The road infrastructure in Latvia is well-maintained, and the country’s location in the Baltic region makes it accessible by car from various European cities. Latvia has no highways, so you will be able to enjoy your vacation in Latvia without the rush.
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