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

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✈ Nonstop
BT468+2
BT airBaltic
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB1451cs
FB Bulgaria
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33232cs
A3 Aegean
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT467+2
BT airBaltic
223
11:40 AM
EEST
2:15 PM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JU7959cs
JU AirSERBIA
223
11:40 AM
EEST
2:15 PM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB1452cs
FB Bulgaria
223
11:40 AM
EEST
2:15 PM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to Riga
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 983 mi 2h 30m nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

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, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 5 223 2h30 A3, FB
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A3, BT, FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SOF to RIX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,924
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.

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.

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 flights13 out / 15 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: RIX
IATA / ICAORIX / EVRA
TimezoneEurope/Riga
Passengers/yr7.1M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to RIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Riga International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 983 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from SOF to RIX. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSF, LGW, MAN, LHR, NCE, SSH, OPO, BUD, PRG, AMS, ATH, HRG, RAK, TLV, BEG, AYT, CTA, MLA, ZRH, MXP, VIE, BER, FMM, CDG, FCO, MUC, FRA, CPH, DUB, HAM, LCA, OTP, BGY, IST, KRK, WAW, EDI, RMO, PFO, AGP, MAD, LIS, PMI, CRL, DXB, ALC, STN, CGN, BRU, VLC and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIX to SOF 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 SOF to RIX

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to RIX ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 983 miles (1,582 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.