EconomyPublished: 3 September 2026 at 13:24

Riga Airport secures around €150 million for passenger terminal expansion

Riga Airport has raised a total of around 150 million euros for its passenger terminal expansion project, announced airport board chairwoman Laila Odiņa.

Riga Airport has secured financing for the expansion of its passenger terminal, with the total amount reaching approximately 150 million euros. The announcement was made by the airport's board chairwoman, Laila Odiņa.

The funds raised are intended to support plans to increase the terminal's capacity, allowing the airport to handle a larger number of passengers than it currently does. The announcement did not provide specific details on the sources of financing, the project timeline, or the planned completion date.

Riga Airport is the largest air travel hub in the Baltic states, and the development of its infrastructure is considered an important factor for the region's connectivity with the rest of the world.

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