Latvian airline airBaltic plans to launch new scheduled flights between Riga in Latvia and Edinburgh in Scotland. The airline will offer twice weekly flights between the two cities from 4 June.

The flights will be operated by the Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

“We are always looking to add new routes and we are excited to be welcoming airBaltic to Edinburgh and connecting the capital cities of Scotland and Latvia,” said Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport. “We know people are eager to travel when conditions allow and we want to be able to offer some excitement through new destinations, and Riga is definitely one for people to check out and experience one of the finest cities in the Baltics.”

Meanwhile, Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic added, “We are delighted to announce our second destination in Scotland, thus expanding connectivity between Latvia and the UK.” He also highlighted that, “in addition to the new route, airBaltic also continues to offer convenient and safe connections between Riga and London, Aberdeen and Manchester in the UK.”

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