The conference will be held at the Rīga Stradiņš University located in Rīga, Latvia
Address: Dzirciema iela 16
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Transportation
Riga is easily accessible via the best-connected airport of the Baltic states. It can also be reached by car, bus, or train via land borders, offering convenient travel options from neighbouring countries.
Getting around
Taxi:
From Riga International Airport, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing service. These are available directly outside the arrival’s terminal. Approximate travel time to the city centre 25 min and to Riga Stradiņš University (Dzirciema iela 16) 15 min.
Public transport:
From Riga International Airport, bus No. 22 provides a direct connection to the city centre in approximately 35 minutes.
The central bus and railway stations are located in the heart of the city, with convenient access to public transport and within walking distance of the Old Town.
Riga’s public transport network, including buses, trams, and trolleybuses, is easily accessible throughout the city. A single-ride ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for 90 minutes, allowing transfers between routes within that time frame.
Tickets can be purchased at:
– Narvesen convenience stores
– Self-service kiosks (including those in the airport arrival area)
– Mobile applications (e.g. Mobilly app)
– Only, on airport bus No. 22. directly from the driver (note: only card payments are accepted on board)
Conference Venue Rīga Stradiņš Universituy (Dzirciema street 16):
| Transport from city centre: | Get off area (RSU) |
| Tram 1 | Dzirciema iela (RSU) |
| Trolleybuses 9 and 25 | Botāniskais dārzs |
| Buses 21, 37, 41 | Botāniskais dārzs |
Airport transport information:
https://www.riga-airport.com/en/transport-0
Route planner:
https://saraksti.rigassatiksme.lv/index.html#plan///en
More information about public transport ticket payments:
https://www.rigassatiksme.lv/en/about-us/public-transport-on-your-phone/
Ticket payments for buses and trams (Mobilly app):
https://mobilly.lv/en/welcome-to-mobilly/
Public transport routes to the Venue:
– Tram 5 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/116-4761
– Tram 1 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/2313-4885
– Trolleybus 9 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/125-4808
– Trolleybus 25 https://wikiroutes.info/en/riga?routes=2531
– Bus 37 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/83-4708
– Bus 41 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/87-4713
– Bus 21 https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/pilsetas/riga/69-4668
Accommodation
Riga offers a wide range of accommodation options, with over 40 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms located in the city centre.
Organizers recommend staying at these hotels:
Wellton Riverside Hotel, 11. Novembra krastmala 33, Rīga, a special discount for BFCS2026 attendees: 10%, for the period of stay 2026/03/18-2026/03/21 (Promocode: BFCS2026) if booking via https://www.wellton.com/en/hotels/wellton-riverside-spa-hotel
Avalon, 13. Janvāra iela 19, Rīga, with a special discount for BFCS2026 attendees: 35%, for the period of stay 2026/03/18-2026/03/21 (Promocode: BFCS2026) by booking directly from https://hotelavalon.eu/
