Search Flights from Riga to Westerland

Approximate Travel Distance
Approximate Flight Duration
Popular Airlines
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1012 Km
1 hour 10 min

Transportation to Riga Airport from the City Center

It is possible to get to the Riga Airport, which connects the world to Riga with international flights, by many means of transportation. Taxis, buses and minibuses carry passengers to the airport all day long despite of the heavy traffic. Car rental is another transportation option commonly preferred in the city.

Taxi

You can cover the distance of 15 kilometers between the airport and the city center in about 15 minutes in a quiet traffic by taxi. You can easily access the taxis from all parts of the city.

Bus

The bus route 22, which you can get on from the city center, operates in most part of the day. You must get a ticket before you get on the bus.

Minibus

If you want to have an economic travel, you may choose a minibus for going to the airport. Compared to other buses, the minibuses are cheaper and arrive at the airport for more than half an hour.

Car Rental

Car rental is the best option for passengers wanting comfortable and quick travel. Depending on your budget and your priorities, many vehicles can be rented from the car rental companies located in the city.

Airport Information

Riga Airport covering a large area is highly developed in terms of its activities and meeting the needs of its passengers. At the airport offering service for its passengers in a three-floored terminal building, there are also small worship places in addition to bank, post office, foreign exchange office and health center.

Free internet is also available at the airport. There are also eating and drinking places and shopping stores which are open all day for the use of passengers and visitors. Shopping stores in the terminal building; Duty Free, TUM, FURLA, BTV Tobacco, BTV Local Shop, Narvesen, Victoria's Secret, Stenders and A-Aptieka.

The eating and drinking places; Coffee Nation, Needstop, Tasty, Sweet Delights, Yakuza Sushi & Asian Fusion, Pascucci, Costa Coffee, Lido and TGI Friday's.

Last Updated: 31 Jul 2017

Transportation to Westerland City Center from Airport

 

Sylt Airport serves air travel to and from Westerland and is located only 2 km east of the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to Westerland from the airport including shuttles, city buses, taxis, or rental car.

Bus

City buses provide convenient transportation between Sylt Airport and Westerland. Buses are the only public transport option available. Compared to other means of transportation buses provide a more affordable service to Westerland. Airport buses are another option since they provide transportation to stops at most of the central parts of Westerland. Private shuttle buses are another alternative you could use to get to Westerland from the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient alternative to get to Westerland and are prefer among locals and tourists. Since Sylt Airport is located such a short distance from the center of Westerland taking a taxi is an affordable option. Taxis are a more preferred means of transport than buses because they are both economical and convenient. The yellow taxis are readily available at the airport exit. It takes as little as 3 minutes to get to Westerland from Sylt Airport by taxi.

Rental Car

There are many local and international rental car companies that have offices at Sylt Airport. These companies offer reasonably priced alternatives. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to Westerland, most rental car companies offer the option of renting a vehicle for 1-hour. All you need to do is make a reservation 1-2 hours before your arrival.

There are 3 different routes you can take to drive to Westerland from Sylt Airport. It takes 9 minutes to get to Westerland via Bastianstraße, 7 minutes via the L24, and 6 minutes via Bahnweg.

Last Updated: 28 Jan 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Riga-Westerland flights?

For Riga-Westerland flights, you can use Riga Intl. Airport, Skulte Airport as departure airport, and Sylt Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riga-Westerland and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riga-Westerland is 1011 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Riga-Westerland flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riga-Westerland flights is Monday.