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RIX → PLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Palanga International Airport (Palanga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly more scenic as it follows the Baltic Sea coastline, offering views of sandy beaches, coastal lagoons, and the port city of Liepāja before landing in the resort town of Palanga.
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Jūrmala Coastline
White quartz sand beaches and the blue waters of the Gulf of Riga visible shortly after departure.
Port of Liepāja
Clear views of the massive breakwaters, industrial docks, and the Karosta naval cathedral.
Pape Nature Park
A unique coastal ecosystem featuring lagoons and wetlands near the Latvian-Lithuanian border.
Palanga Pier
The iconic L-shaped pier and the bustling pedestrian Basanavičius Street during the final descent.
This is the premier side for this route. Request a window seat forward of the wing to see the coastline meeting the sea. For evening flights, you will be treated to a spectacular sunset over the Baltic Sea. The flight is very short (30-45 minutes), so keep your window shade up from takeoff.
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Riga Cityscape
Aerial view of the Daugava River and the historic spires of Riga's Old Town immediately after takeoff.
Kurzeme Forests
Vast stretches of deep green pine forests and rolling agricultural landscapes of western Latvia.
Lake Liepāja
The inland side of the large lagoon, showing the transition from freshwater wetlands to the city outskirts.
A11 Highway
The main transit artery connecting Latvia and Lithuania snaking through the rural border landscape.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight on afternoon flights. It provides a better view of Riga's urban sprawl during the initial climb. In winter, this side showcases the frost-covered patterns of the Latvian plains.
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Get eSIMs for LithuaniaDistance: 206 km (128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: PLQ (55.97320175170898, 21.093900680541992)
Route Type: International
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