Direct route to Riga from Gothenburg Landvetter

The 1st June, airBaltic starts a direct service between Gothenburg Landvetter Airport and the Latvian capital of Riga. The route was started out as a seasonal in the summer of 2015. airBaltic is now back introducing a full year service operated six departures weekly. airBaltic serves over 60 destinations from its home base in Riga. From every one of these locations, airBaltic offers convenient connections via Riga to its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, CIS and the Middle East. In addition, airBaltic also offers direct flights from Tallinn and Vilnius.

- We are pleased to offer the local business community a convenient direct route to Riga as there has been a big demand for it from many business travelers. Riga has beautiful architecture, a dynamic cultural life and spas well suited for Swedish travelers who want to discover a new exciting capital, says Charlotte Ljunggren, Airport Director at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport.

 The aircraft is a Bombardier Q400Next Gen and the flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Swedavia is a State-owned group that owns, operates and develops ten airports acrossSweden. Swedavia also ownsGöteborg City Airport and is a minority owner in the company that operates the airport. Our role is to create the access Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings – inSweden, in Europe and around the world. Safe, satisfied passengers are the foundation of our business. Swedavia is a world leader in developing airports with the least possible environmental impact. The Group has revenue of almost 5.5 billion Swedish kronor and some 2,500 employees.