Riga Airport is about 10 km from the city centre and has two dedicated business aviation centres, both open around the clock. For private jet charter at Riga, the 3,200 metre runway suits any business jet, and customs is available on site through FBO Riga.
The two centres are FBO Riga and the Capital Handling business aviation terminal. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, coordinates with whichever centre suits your party and confirms the details for your date at booking, subject to availability. Both centres have their own terminals, so your party can be matched to the one that suits. Charter-A will arrange this and confirm it at booking.
Flying privately to Riga
Both business aviation centres operate 24 hours. FBO Riga has a 1,200 square metre terminal, VIP meeting rooms, a helipad and a hangar. Capital Handling runs its own business aviation terminal. Customs is on site through FBO Riga. Runway 18/36 is 3,200 metres of concrete and asphalt.
FBO Riga can be reached on +371 67 668 676 and Capital Handling on +371 67 800 500. The FBO hangar is heated and large enough for several big business jets. Both centres offer catering, transfers and crew facilities. Charter-A confirms which suits your flight.
Riga airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (384 KB)Riga Airport at a glance
| Location | Business aviation centres: 15 Dzirnieku Street (FBO Riga) and 22 Ziemelu Street (Capital Handling), Riga Airport, LV-1053 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EVRA · IATA RIX |
| Region | Riga region (Mārupe Municipality), Latvia |
| Nearest city | Riga — About 10 km from Riga city centre |
| Opening hours | Business aviation terminals open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (FBO Riga) |
| Runway | 18/36 – 3,200 m concrete/asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — long runway, suitable for large business jets |
| Handling / FBO | FBO Riga · Capital Handling |
| Private terminal | Two dedicated business aviation centres on the airport: FBO Riga (1,200 m² terminal, VIP meeting rooms, helipad, hangar) and the Capital Handling business aviation terminal. |
| Airport website | riga-airport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (fcg.aero, capital-handling.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Riga
Riga is the capital of Latvia, with an old town and a large collection of Art Nouveau buildings, on the River Daugava near the Gulf of Riga. The airport is about 10 km from the city centre. Visitors come for business across the Baltics, for the old town and for trips to the Latvian coast.
Private jet flight times to Riga
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 900 nm · 1,670 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 920 nm · 1,700 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 905 nm · 1,670 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 910 nm · 1,680 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 920 nm · 1,700 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Nice | 1,020 nm · 1,880 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Riga is a sector of about 900 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Riga: your questions answered
Is Riga Airport open 24 hours for private flights?
Both business aviation centres, FBO Riga and Capital Handling, list 24-hour operation. Charter-A confirms the detail for your date.
Does Riga Airport have customs?
Customs is on site through FBO Riga. Charter-A will book whichever centre is better suited to your party, crew and any catering needs.
Which business aviation centres are at Riga?
FBO Riga and the Capital Handling business aviation terminal. Charter-A will book whichever suits your party. The two centres are FBO Riga and Capital Handling, both open 24 hours.
Can helicopters land at Riga Airport?
FBO Riga has its own helipad. Charter-A confirms helicopter arrangements with the centre for your flight. The FBO's helipad is useful for helicopter arrivals, and Charter-A will confirm the procedure for your flight.
How long is the flight from London to Riga by private jet?
About 2 hr 50 min in a light jet and 2 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 900 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Riga Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Riga Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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