Riga to Sofia (RIX–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT467
BT airBaltic
223
11:40 AM
EET
2:15 PM
EET
2h 35m
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FB1452
FB Bulgaria
223
11:40 AM
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2:15 PM
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2h 35m
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BT airBaltic
223
3:00 PM
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FB Bulgaria
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Riga to Sofia
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 983 mi 2h 35m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

RIX–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 983 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIX–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 5 223 2h35 – – –
FB Bulgaria Air 5 223 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FB (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIX to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIX to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CDG ~6h 55m OTP ~7h 15m ATH ~8h 25m TBS ~8h 45m SSH ~9h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,026
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sofia is 0 hours the same as Riga.
RIX: EET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Riga, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
983 mi / 1,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Facts

RIX–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riga to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance983 mi / 1,582 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIX to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Riga International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 983 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from RIX to SOF. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CDG, OTP, ATH, TBS, SSH, DUB, MAD, BCN, MUC, FRA, BGY, BER, BUD, AGP, PFO, VIE, HAM, MAN, TLV, ZRH, FCO, AMS, IST, LHR, CRL, STN, WAW, LGW, MLA, DXB, PRG, ALC, CPH, MXP, HRG and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SOF to RIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RIX to SOF

Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Bulgaria Air. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIX to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIX to SOF ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 983 miles (1,582 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.