Riga scores 78/100 on Connectivity for Business Travelers. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONNECTIVITY (27/30): Riga International Airport (RIX) is the largest airport in the Baltic states, located just 10km from city center with 20-30 minute access time. The airport offers direct flights to over 80 destinations across Europe, Middle East, and seasonal connections to Asia and North America. Major carriers include airBaltic (national carrier and European low-cost hub), Ryanair, and Lufthansa, with particularly strong connections to major business hubs including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. Modern terminal facilities and efficient passport control enhance the passenger experience. Minor deduction for limited intercontinental direct flights. DOMESTIC AIRPORT AND RAIL CONNECTIVITY (18/25): Riga Central Station is conveniently located in city center, providing regular commuter services to major Latvian cities (Jūrmala, Sigulda, Cēsis) and international rail connections to Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, and Belarus. The station is well-integrated with local public transportation. However, domestic airport connectivity is essentially non-existent due to Latvia's compact size, with no regular scheduled domestic passenger flights. The upcoming Rail Baltica project will establish high-speed rail links to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, and Berlin, but is currently under development. Score reflects strong rail connectivity but absence of domestic air routes. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (21/25): Riga offers an extensive and efficient public transportation network operated by Rīgas Satiksme, including integrated trams, buses, trolleybuses, and minibuses connecting all major districts, hotels, and convention centers. The historic city center and key business venues are well-served by frequent tram lines. Service operates from early morning until midnight with some 24-hour routes. The system uses a convenient e-ticket platform accessible through mobile apps, ticket machines, or drivers. The compact, walkable Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage site) features car-free cobblestone streets with excellent pedestrian infrastructure, wide sidewalks, and flat terrain. Most venues are within 10-20 minutes walking distance. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS (12/20): Riga provides diverse informal transportation options including reliable taxi services (Baltic Taxi, Red Cab) and extensive ride-sharing platforms (Bolt, Uber) with competitive pricing. Micro-mobility solutions are abundant with bike and e-scooter rentals (Bolt, Lime, Tuul) throughout downtown. Informal minibus routes (marshrutkas) complement official transport. Hotels and venues can arrange private car services. Score reflects good variety but lacks innovation in integrated mobility solutions and smart transportation technologies compared to leading business destinations.