Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 airBaltic, Bulgaria Air.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£76
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£204
Cheapest round-trip	£135
Average round-trip	£222
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

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 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
airBaltic	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
airBaltic	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
airBaltic	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
airBaltic	BTI	BT	No
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
LOT Polish Airlines	LOT	LO	No
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	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

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