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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Sofia to Riga International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Riga.$44 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 9.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Sofia on Mon, Mar 9, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $44, select.
Riga.$54 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 27.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Sofia on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.
Riga.$59 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 11.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Sofia on Mon, May 11, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $59, select.
Riga.$73 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 20.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Sofia on Mon, Jul 20, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $73, select.
Riga.$76 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Sofia on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $76, select.
Riga.$92 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 28.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Sofia on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $92, select.
Riga.$92 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 17.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Sofia on Sat, Oct 17, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $92, select.
Riga.$92 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 12.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Sofia on Tue, May 12, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $92, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Riga International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sofia to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from $137
Mar
from $44
Apr
from $54
May
from $59
Jun
from $97
Jul
from $73
Aug
from $93
Sep
from $76
Oct
from $92
Nov
from $944
Dec
from $93
Jan
from $113

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Sofia to Riga International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sofia to Riga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riga International.

Riga International

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Sofia to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$44
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineairBaltic
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Sofia to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sofia to Riga International is $98. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Sofia to Riga International.
airBaltic and Bulgaria Air fly direct from Sofia to Riga International.
There are 5 flights per week flying from Sofia to Riga International, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Riga International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport.

  • Sofia and Riga share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Flights from SOF to RIX start from 14:55 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 15:05 with Air Baltic. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flights.

  • Your SOF to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most travelers choose to fly with Air Baltic on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SOF to RIX flights is Air Baltic.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SOF and RIX:

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

    • Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • $44 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at $98. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book seven months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to RIX.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOF to RIX.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on time at their destination.

  • Sofia Airport is about 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Book a hotel close to RIX if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.

  • If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riga. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 55ºF and 79ºF. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to RIX in January. Temperatures average between 10ºF and 39ºF then.

Explore more of Latvia

  • Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.

  • Around 25 miles south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favorite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.

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