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

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BT468+2
BT airBaltic
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
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2h 30m
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FB1451cs
FB Bulgaria
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
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2h 30m
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A33232cs
A3 Aegean
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
EEST
2h 30m
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BT467+2
BT airBaltic
223
11:40 AM
EEST
2:15 PM
EEST
2h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
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FB1452cs
FB Bulgaria
223
11:40 AM
EEST
2:15 PM
EEST
2h 35m
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JU7959cs
JU AirSERBIA
223
11:40 AM
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2:15 PM
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2h 35m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 4h 20m FRNHOS → AIBTJ2 Vienna (VIE) to Riga flights
OTP Otopeni 4h 35m BTFBRO → BTRO Otopeni (OTP) to Riga flights
PRG Prague 4h 40m FBW6 → BTEKFR Prague (PRG) to Riga flights
BUD Budapest 5h FRW6 → BTJU Budapest (BUD) to Riga flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 15m FR → A3AIBT Copenhagen (CPH) to Riga flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 42m ACETFB → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riga flights
MUC Munich 5h 55m LHLXNH → A3BTKM Munich (MUC) to Riga flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 10m BTFBKL → AIBTEK Amsterdam (AMS) to Riga flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 6h 20m FRW6 → FR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Riga flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 25m 6EA3EY → A3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sofia to Riga
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 983 mi 2h 30m nonstop

SOF–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 983 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SOF Routes RIX Routes SOF Live Flights RIX Live Flights
All flights from Riga (RIX) Riga to Sofia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–RIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic Also: A3, FB 4 223 2h30 – – A3, FB
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A3, BT, FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (4 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, SOF to RIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VIE ~4h 20m OTP ~4h 35m PRG ~4h 40m BUD ~5h 0m CPH ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,571
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riga from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Riga International Airport.
Metric SOF→RIX SKG→RIX
Distance from SOF – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 10 2
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 50m
Thessaloniki (SKG) to Riga flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Riga International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 6:00 PM in Riga.
Distance & Flight Time
983 mi / 1,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

SOF–RIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Riga route.
Route details
Distance983 mi / 1,582 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: RIX
Full nameRiga International Airport
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 983 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOF to RIX: airBaltic.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Bucharest Henri Coandă and Václav Havel.
Yes, return flights from RIX to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SOF to RIX

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

SOF to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to RIX is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Bucharest Henri Coandă and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).