Author: Laura Kulakova
Source: Riga-airport.com
RIX Riga Airport has received one of the most prestigious awards in the European aviation industry – the “EUROPE Best Airport Awards” presented by Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) in the category “Best Airport serving 5–10 million passengers per year.”
The award was presented on the evening of 23 June during the ACI Europe Annual Congress and General Assembly in Prague.
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“This award is a significant recognition for our entire team and our partners. It confirms that our focused efforts to enhance the passenger experience, modernize processes, and advance sustainable development are acknowledged at the international level. Receiving such recognition across Europe is both a true honor and clear proof that we in the Baltics are capable of developing services and infrastructure in line with the highest industry standards,” said Laila Odiņa, Chairperson of the Board at RIX Riga Airport.
The competition jury particularly highlighted Riga Airport’s ability to maintain high operational standards while implementing innovative solutions and developing passenger services. For example, in 2025, Riga Airport exceeded its set quality targets across all major passenger service indicators, ensuring short waiting times at check-in, security screening, and baggage claim. Over the past year, the airport invested EUR 20 million in infrastructure development, including terminal expansion, airfield modernization, upgrades to the energy supply system, and environmentally friendly energy and transport projects. The airport’s performance in enhancing the passenger experience was also highly commended.
Riga Airport has also set ambitious sustainability goals and achieved Level 3+ accreditation in the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. It was the first airport in the Baltics to reach this level, thereby becoming a climate-neutral airport.
Operational efficiency and quality, customer experience, and sustainability are the key criteria used to determine the winners of the “EUROPE Best Airport Awards.” In the 5–10 million passenger category, airports are assessed based on outstanding performance across all core areas, demonstrating the ability to balance growth with high-quality customer service and environmental responsibility.
This award strengthens Riga Airport’s position among Europe’s leading regional airports and confirms its important role in regional economic development, international connectivity, and the delivery of a high-quality travel experience.
About the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards
The Best Airport Awards is an annual competition organized by ACI EUROPE. It recognizes airports for their achievements in operational efficiency, passenger service, service quality, innovation, sustainability, and management. Awards are presented in several categories based on the number of passengers served annually.
This year’s jury included Filip Cornelis, Director at the European Commission’s DG MOVE; Raul Medina Caballero, Director General of Eurocontrol; Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); Angela Gittens, former Director General of ACI World; Cheol-yun Kang, Senior Programme Manager at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); Mark Pilling, Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Week Network; Patricia Reverdy, Executive Secretary of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC); and Andreas Boschen, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking.
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