Timeline
08:21
Arrive at the Riga Aviation Museum. The gates open at 09:00, so use this time to find your bearings in the airport vicinity and prepare for the entry.
08:51
Enter the museum grounds as the sun breaks the horizon at 08:51. The early morning light casts long shadows across the tarmac and the rare aircraft on display.
09:36
Spend the next hour exploring the exhibits inside. The museum is open from 09:00 to 18:00, giving you plenty of time to view the collection before heading out.
Local tip
Since there are no food or drink options listed in the immediate vicinity of the museum, bring a thermos of coffee or a snack with you. The museum is located at Riga-Spilve International Airport, so check the route for access from the city center.
Check before you go
- The museum opens at 09:00.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 08:51.
- Bring warm clothing as early mornings at the airport can be cold.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).