Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sofia and Riga are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from SOF to RIX start at 14:55 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 16:10 with Air Baltic. In total, there are three weekly Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Your SOF to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other great corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is airBaltic.
With a dependable 82.35% of services landing on schedule, airBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to RIX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SOF and RIX:
Munich Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $47. A return fare right now is $114. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to RIX.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to RIX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights leaving Sofia Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you have a late Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 79ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 39ºF on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 120 miles south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 25 miles south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are the start of reasons to visit.
