Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sofia to Riga?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Riga takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sofia and Riga?

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The flight distance between Sofia and Riga is 1584 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Riga?

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Several carriers operate flights between Sofia and Riga. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bulgaria Air, airBaltic.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Varna, Eindhoven, Brussels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Athens, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Madrid, Frankfurt, Larnaca, Erbil.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Oslo, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Manchester, Stockholm, Alicante, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Aberdeen, Bristol, Bergen, Ålesund, Paris, Istanbul, Barcelona, Budapest, Tromsø.

Question 6

What airports are near Sofia?

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The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 7

What airports are near Riga?

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The main airport in Riga is Riga International. It is also served by Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sofia and Riga?

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Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Riga with Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, airBaltic, Wizz Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Sofia and Riga?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia and Riga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Sofia and Riga?

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Traveling between Sofia and Riga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Sofia?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv

Question 12

How many airports are there near Riga?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Riga. The main one is Riga International and other nearby airports include Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Riga depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Riga arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Sofia and Riga depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Sofia and Riga arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£49
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£270
Cheapest round-trip	£109
Average round-trip	£204
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 22 to city center	30-40 min	€2 (single ticket from driver; cheaper with e-ticket)	every 10–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Express Bus	25-35 min	€5 (direct service to Old Town)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Old Town
Taxi	15-25 min	€15-€25 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Bolt (ride-hailing)	15-25 min	€10-€20 (app-based; price varies with demand)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app users seeking value
Private transfer	15-25 min	€25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental car	15-25 min	€30-€60 (per day; varies by provider and vehicle)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Latvia independently

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
airBaltic	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 20.04	Tue 21.04	Wed 22.04	Thu 23.04	Fri 24.04	Sat 25.04	Sun 26.04
airBaltic	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 27.04	Tue 28.04	Wed 29.04	Thu 30.04	Fri 01.05	Sat 02.05	Sun 03.05
airBaltic	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
LOT Polish Airlines	LOT	LO	No
airBaltic	BTI	BT	No
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
Norwegian Air Shuttle	NAX	DY	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-1°C	-4°C
February	0°C	-4°C
March	3°C	-1°C
April	9°C	2°C
May	15°C	7°C
June	19°C	12°C
July	22°C	15°C
August	21°C	14°C
September	17°C	11°C
October	10°C	6°C
November	5°C	2°C
December	1°C	-1°C