Latvia is part of the border-free Schengen Area, which guarantees free movement to more than 400 million EU citizens, including non-EU nationals.
This makes moving around Europe easy, whether for work, study, or other similar purposes. Riga is easily accessible via the best-connected airport of the Baltic states.
From Europe, you can fly from the most popular European hubs like London, Paris, or Frankfurt via carriers such as British Airways, Air France, or Lufthansa to Riga.
You can also choose airBaltic - the leading airline in the Baltics with more than 70 destinations across Europe and Middle East, or low-cost options like Wizzair and Ryanair, which often offer direct flights from major cities around Europe.
You can enter Latvia by ferry through maritime ports or by car, bus or train through land borders too.
Accommodation
Riga offers a wide range of accommodation options, with over 40 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms located in the city center and within 20 minutes of the conference venue by public transport. Options include:
- 3-star budget hotels starting from €34
- 4-star hotels from €53
- 5-star luxury hotels from €100
International hotel chains represented in Riga include: Kempinski, Pullman, Radisson, Mercure, AC by Marriott, Hilton, Park Inn, and Ibis.
Local hotel chains include: Wellton, Rixwell, RIJA, SemeraH, Centrum, and Hestia.
Special promo codes for partner hotels will be made available in due course.
Getting around
From Riga International Airport, bus No. 22 provides a direct connection to the city center in approximately 33 minutes.
Riga’s public transport network—including buses, trams, and trolleybuses—is extensive and easily accessible throughout the city. A single-ride ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for 90 minutes, allowing transfers between routes within that time frame.
Tickets can be purchased at:
- Narvesen convenience stores
- Self-service kiosks (including those in the airport arrival area)
- Directly from the driver only on bus No. 22 (note: only card payments are accepted on board)
For more detailed information on travel and sightseeing in Riga, we recommend visiting the Live Riga website.
Good to know
- The currency in Latvia is the Euro (EUR)
- Emergency services can be reached with 112
- Paying with credit cards is generally possible in hotels, restaurants, and most supermarkets.
- Latvia uses the Type F plug
- The official language of the Conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
- Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event and may be used by the organizers for publications and websites. Should you be opposed to your picture being used in this way, please contact the photographer or the organizers onsite.