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

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BT468
BT airBaltic
223
3:00 PM
EET T2
5:30 PM
EET
2h 30m
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FB Bulgaria
223
3:00 PM
EET T2
5:30 PM
EET
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BT467
BT airBaltic
223
11:40 AM
EET
2:15 PM
EET
2h 35m
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FB Bulgaria
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11:40 AM
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Sofia to Riga
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 983 mi 2h 30m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SOF–RIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 983 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 5 223 2h30 – – –
FB Bulgaria Air 5 223 2h30 – – –
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, SOF to RIX 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 SOF to RIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
AMS ~6h 10m LGW ~9h 25m MAN ~9h 45m PRG ~10h 35m ALC ~10h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,126
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

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.
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)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
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 approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 983 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SOF to RIX. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, LGW, MAN, PRG, ALC, CTA, OTP, BER, TLV, KRK, ZRH, RAK, HAM, LHR, CDG, MUC, HRG, FRA, CRL, VIE, MLA, FCO, STN, LCA, IST, DUB, CPH, BGY, BCN, PFO, BRU, ATH, DXB, AGP and MAD. 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 and Bulgaria Air. With 10 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 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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