What is the cheapest way from RIX to Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela) in Riga?

Bus 22 at EUR 2 is the cheapest, but requires walking with luggage. null at null is the budget option, but involves a transfer. A taxi or rideshare is the most practical default for cruise passengers with luggage.

How much is a taxi from RIX to the Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela)?

A taxi from Riga International Airport to Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela) costs approximately EUR 8-12 and takes 15 minutes depending on traffic. The official taxi rank is outside arrivals. Fix the price before getting in.

How far is RIX from the Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela)?

Riga International Airport is approximately 10 km (6 miles) from Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela). The drive takes 15 minutes by taxi or car.

Does Uber or Bolt work from RIX to the cruise port?

Bolt and Uber operates at RIX and is often cheaper than official taxis. Pickup is at the designated rideshare zone in the parking area.

Is there a direct shuttle from RIX to the Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela)?

Several companies including Airport Transfer Riga, Baltic Transfers offer prebooked private transfers from RIX to Riga Ferry Port (Eksporta iela) from around EUR 15-25. Booking in advance is recommended during peak cruise season.

What is the best transfer option for cruise passengers with luggage?

Take a taxi. At EUR 8-12 for a 15-minute ride, the taxi is cheap enough that the bus savings are not worth the hassle.

What should I do if my Riga flight is delayed and I might miss boarding?

If your flight is delayed, contact the transfer provider immediately if you prebooked. The taxi rank at RIX always has cars available. Keep the cruise line's emergency number handy. If cutting it very close, use the taxi rank rather than rideshare apps for the most immediate departure.

Riga Airport to Ferry Port 2026: Shuttle, Taxi, or Rental Car?

Updated: July 2026

Riga Airport is not the ferry port. That sounds obvious until a sailing is approaching, the bags are heavier than planned, and a map suggests that “the city centre” is close enough to count as the terminal. The reliable plan is to confirm the ferry operator's terminal and check-in deadline first, then choose bus 22 for a flexible daytime transfer or a taxi when the sailing clock and luggage make a direct ride worth paying for.

This guide deliberately avoids inventing a fixed ferry route or terminal. Check the address printed on your sailing confirmation before leaving RIX. A Riga ferry transfer is a time-management problem, not just an airport-to-city journey.

Riga Airport transfer planning before a ferry departure — Confirm the ferry terminal and sailing deadline before choosing between bus 22 and a taxi.

The short answer: bus 22 is the flexible default, taxi is the deadline option

RIX says bus 22 connects the airport with Riga city centre. The airport also says the bus takes about 40 minutes and that the stop is in the P1 car park between arrival exits E and C. That makes bus 22 useful when you have daylight, a comfortable buffer, and a terminal address that is easy to reach from the city.

Choose a taxi when your sailing check-in deadline is close, you have bulky luggage, you arrive late, or the terminal is not on a simple city-centre route. A direct ride avoids a second transfer and reduces the risk of arriving at the wrong side of central Riga with a suitcase and a boarding deadline.

Sam's default: confirm the terminal address first. If the sailing buffer is generous, use bus 22 toward the centre and continue from the closest practical stop. If the buffer is tight or the terminal instructions are unclear, take a taxi directly to the address on the booking.

Confirm the actual ferry terminal before leaving RIX

Do not search for “Riga ferry port” as if it were a single universal destination. Open the operator's confirmation and copy the terminal name, street address, check-in time, and any vehicle or passenger instructions. Operators can change boarding arrangements, and a city-centre drop-off is not the same thing as a terminal entrance.

Save the terminal address in the local language as well as English. Show the driver the full address and the operator name. If you are using public transport, check the final walking leg from the stop to the terminal before you board at the airport.

Bus 22 from Riga Airport

RIX places the bus 22 stop in the P1 car park, between arrival exits C and E. Follow the airport signs rather than walking toward the first road you see outside arrivals. The official airport guidance describes bus 22 as the city-centre connection and gives an approximate journey time of 40 minutes.

Bus 22 is most useful for a traveler whose terminal plan is already clear and whose sailing deadline has room for waiting, traffic, and the final walk. It is less attractive when the port address is unfamiliar, the weather is poor, or your bags make a city-centre change awkward.

When a taxi is the better ferry transfer

A taxi is the practical choice when the cost of missing a sailing is much higher than the fare. Use it for a short connection, a late arrival, multiple large bags, mobility limitations, or a terminal that requires a second city transfer after bus 22.

Use the official airport taxi arrangements or a reputable pre-booked service. Show the driver the exact terminal address and confirm that the destination is a passenger ferry terminal, not simply Riga centre. Keep the booking confirmation visible until you are dropped at the correct entrance.

Build a buffer around the sailing deadline

Work backwards from the operator's check-in deadline, not the advertised departure time. Add time for baggage collection, airport exit, finding the bus stop or taxi, traffic, the final terminal walk, and any queue at check-in. The airport's approximate bus time is not a guaranteed door-to-door time to your ship.

If the calculation leaves only a narrow margin, do not make bus 22 carry the whole plan. A taxi buys simplicity, but it cannot fix a departure that was already too close when the plane landed.

Luggage changes the decision

Bus 22 is manageable with a compact suitcase when you can walk comfortably from the stop. It becomes a poor bargain when you have a large case, cabin bag, children, or equipment that must stay dry and upright. The final walk and terminal entrance matter more than the first part of the ride.

Keep passports, tickets, medication, and valuables in the bag you can carry. Do not put the ferry confirmation in checked luggage or a suitcase pocket you cannot reach during the transfer.

Late arrivals and missed connections

After a late landing, check the next bus 22 departure and the ferry operator's check-in policy before leaving the arrivals hall. If public transport would leave you waiting in an unfamiliar area or arriving after check-in closes, use a taxi or contact the operator immediately.

If the sailing is no longer realistic, stop travelling toward the terminal on autopilot. Call the ferry operator, check rebooking rules, and arrange a hotel near a practical transport point. A controlled change is better than reaching the wrong terminal after the ship has closed boarding.

Tickets and payment

Check the current Riga public-transport ticket rules before boarding. Do not assume a ticket bought for another city or another mode is valid. If you have no data connection, ask at the airport information point or use a ticket machine or official channel before boarding.

Keep a payment card and a small backup amount separate from your phone. A ferry transfer has two independent payment moments: the airport-to-city ride and the terminal or boarding process.

Low-battery fallback

Before leaving RIX Wi-Fi, screenshot the ferry confirmation, terminal address, check-in deadline, and the RIX transport page. If the phone dies, show the printed or saved address at the taxi desk or airport information point. Do not rely on a pin that exists only inside a booking app.

Common mistakes

Planning for “Riga port” without checking the operator's exact terminal.
Using the ship departure time instead of the passenger check-in deadline.
Assuming bus 22's approximate airport-to-city time is door-to-terminal time.
Leaving RIX without saving the terminal address offline.
Choosing a city-centre drop-off that still requires an unfamiliar final transfer.

Riga Airport to ferry-port FAQs

Where is the bus 22 stop at Riga Airport?

RIX says the stop is in the P1 car park between arrival exits E and C. Follow the airport signs.

How long does bus 22 take to Riga city centre?

RIX gives an approximate journey time of about 40 minutes. Treat that as an estimate to the city centre, not a guaranteed time to a ferry terminal.

Should I take a taxi to the ferry port?

Take a taxi when the sailing deadline is tight, you have bulky luggage, you arrive late, or the terminal requires another transfer after reaching the centre.

What should I verify before leaving the airport?

Verify the operator, exact terminal address, passenger check-in deadline, and any special vehicle or document instructions.

Can I simply ask for Riga ferry port?

Do not rely on that phrase alone. Show the driver the full address from your sailing confirmation.

Sam's practical verdict

Use bus 22 when your ferry plan is clear and your buffer is generous. Use a taxi when the sailing clock, luggage, weather, or terminal uncertainty makes a second decision risky. The winning transfer is the one that gets you to the correct terminal before passenger check-in closes, not the one that looks cheapest on the first map.

Riga Airport to Ferry Port 2026: Shuttle, Taxi, or Car?