Liepāja International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (LPX)

Liepaja Airport serves the third city of Latvia, on the western coast of the Baltic Sea, approximately 7 km from the city center.

It is a small regional airport with limited connections, useful for those visiting the western Latvian coast without passing through Riga.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: www.liepaja-airport.lv

How to get to Liepāja International Airport

Liepaja city centre is approximately 7 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Driving to the city center of Liepaja takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct railway line to the airport.

By Bus

Public bus connections to the airport are limited.

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Tips Liepaja is known for its beaches on the Baltic Sea and for Karosta, a former Soviet naval base now visitable: a unique historical experience for those with time for an excursion outside the city center.

Average travel time to LPX

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes (8-12 euro)

Parking near Liepāja International Airport

The parking area in front of the terminal is limited in size.

Parking rates remain average, not elevated.

How to get to Liepāja from LPX

By Train

To arrive by train requires a connection, as there is no direct link.

By Bus

Public connections are scarce, and taxi remains the most commonly used option.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 8–12 euros to the center.

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Car rental at Liepāja International Airport

Rental car options are limited, consistent with the airport's modest size.

You need only a driver's license, passport, and credit card.

Hotels near Liepāja International Airport

Liepāja airport is 5 km from the centre, a 10-15 minute taxi ride: since 2020 it has had no regular scheduled flights, apart from a brief charter interlude in summer 2024, and today it lives mainly on private aviation, charters and airBaltic's pilot academy. Those who do arrive on a private or charter flight still find a genuine seaside town, with a well-preserved centre and a Baltic beach just a few minutes away: no hotels near the airport, the choice has to be made in town, between the historic centre and the seafront area.

City centre

Centre

10-15 minutes by taxi from the airport; no regular direct bus, given the airport's limited traffic.

Best for: Travellers who want Rose Square and the city museum within walking distance.

Pros

Rose Square and the Liepāja Museum reachable on foot from your room
The area with the most restaurants and cafés in the city, open even out of season

Cons

Beach about 10 minutes on foot, not directly on the sea
No direct public transport to the airport, a taxi is always needed

Recommended hotels

Amrita Hotel On Rīgas street, in the heart of the centre: terrace and inner garden, breakfast among the most praised features in the reviews. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Seafront

15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport; from the city centre, 10-15 minutes on foot or a few minutes by city bus.

Best for: Travellers who want the beach a few minutes' walk away and accept being a bit further from the historic centre.

Pros

4 minutes on foot from Rose Square but already close to the Baltic's sandy beach
A quiet residential area, away from the traffic of the centre

Cons

Fewer restaurants on the immediate streets compared with the centre
Small property, with few rooms available on summer weekends

Recommended hotels

AmberHome 4 minutes on foot from Rose Square and a few hundred metres from the Museum of Liepāja, with free private parking. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Liepaja, Latvia's third-largest city on the Baltic coast, with limited air connections.

Shopping & Duty Free

No significant duty-free areas are present, consistent with the airport's compact size.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated VIP lounges are present.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Travelers in the terminal's public areas can access Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Family assistance services are minimal or unavailable, reflecting the airport's profile.

Terminal guide

The terminal is very small, consistent with the airport's limited daily flight volume.

Passengers with departing flights should arrive with 1.5 hours advance notice.

Map of Liepāja International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is Karosta?

A former Soviet naval military base near Liepaja, now partly open to visitors, including a former military prison turned into a museum: an unusual historical experience on the Baltic coast.

Q. Does Liepaja have many flights?

No, connections are limited: always check the updated schedules before planning your trip.

Q. Why is Liepaja nicknamed "the city where the wind is born"?

Because of the strong, constant breezes blowing off the Baltic Sea along the coast, a feature that even inspired a well-known Latvian rock song and that today makes the city a popular destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers.