RIGA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Riga International Airport will offer flights to more than 70 destinations in 35 countries during the upcoming winter season starting on Oct. 26, the airport announced Friday.
Two new airlines, Flydubai based in the United Arab Emirates and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), will launch operations in Riga. Flydubai will open a Riga-Dubai route in December, while SAS will begin flights from Riga to Copenhagen in March 2026.
Latvia's national carrier airBaltic has also expanded its network, adding flights to Faro, Portugal, in September and resuming service to Tel Aviv.
Airport CEO Laila Odina said Riga continues to hold its position as the leading Baltic hub with the widest range of destinations this winter season, which runs until March 2026.
Riga International Airport handled 7.12 million passengers last year, up 7 percent from 2023.
