Air freight Riga
Export and import air freight for companies in and around Riga, via Riga International (RIX). Pick-up, customs, flight and delivery from one desk, including Next Flight Out and on-board courier for urgent cargo.
- CityRiga
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- AirportsRIX
- Airports
- Riga International (RIX)
- Seaport
- Freeport of Riga
- Local industries
- transit and logistics, wood, food and pharma
- Air waybills
- Via our airline network
- Customs in Latvia
- In-house clearance launching
- Time-critical
- Next Flight Out and on-board courier
- Seasonal risk
- Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures.
Air freight from and to Riga
Riga has the largest airport in the Baltic states and a freeport with special customs status. We serve shippers and consignees in Riga in transit and logistics, wood, food and pharma, with export and import air freight to and from our 21 core markets and worldwide. Air freight to and from Latvia runs through our airline network.
- Export air freight from RigaPick-up anywhere in the Riga area, export declaration and departure via Riga International (RIX) or the main hubs in Latvia.
- Import air freight to RigaArrival, customs clearance (in-house, launching) and delivery to your door in Riga.
- Next Flight Out from RIXUrgent cargo on the first available flight, with customs pre-lodged at destination.
- On-board courier to and from RigaA courier hand-carries critical parts door to door.
- Door-to-door including customsOne price and one contact from pick-up in Riga to delivery abroad, or the other way round.
- Dangerous goods and special cargoLithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled and oversized cargo on request.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Riga on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Riga
Weather and season: Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Latvia, Midsummer (Ligo, 23-24 June), Independence Day (18 November) and Christmas can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Customs clearance in Riga
Every import and export from Riga needs a customs declaration. We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Contact us to discuss your shipments and timelines.
Main lanes from Riga
The most important connections from Latvia, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Air freight Riga: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Which airports do you use for air freight from Riga?
Mainly Riga International (RIX). Depending on capacity and destination, we also route via the main hubs in Latvia.
Do you offer urgent air freight in Riga?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first available flight from RIX, and with an on-board courier a person hand-carries the goods door to door.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Riga?
Air freight to and from Latvia runs through our airline network. Contact us for routings and transit times.
What are the cut-off times in Riga?
Cut-off and acceptance times depend on the airline and flight. We confirm the current times with every booking; the local desk on this page shows the latest information.
Can you also clear customs for my shipment to Riga?
Yes. We are currently setting up our own customs clearance in Latvia. Contact us to discuss your shipments and timelines.
Do you use local agents in Riga?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.