On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Riga to Sofia. The flight between the capitals of Latvia and Bulgaria covers a distance of 1,588 kilometers, with a frequency of about 3 departures per week.
The main carrier on this route is BT. Please note that ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low price calendar and the price trend chart to find the best deals.
The table shows direct flights Riga → Sofia on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 35 min. Regular flights are operated by Air Baltic. Departures from Riga International Airport airports, arrivals at Sofia Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Riga — Sofia by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 367 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 522 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Riga → Sofia, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 674 | low | May | AED 914 | high | Sep | AED 866 | medium |
| Feb | AED 674 | low | Jun | AED 962 | high | Oct | AED 770 | medium |
| Mar | AED 770 | medium | Jul | AED 1,059 | high | Nov | AED 674 | low |
| Apr | AED 818 | medium | Aug | AED 1,107 | high | Dec | AED 914 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest period in Sofia is August, with an average high of 26.5°C, while the lowest temperatures and frosts are observed in January. Peak rainfall occurs in June, with up to 93.8 mm of precipitation, which should be considered when planning your trip.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in August, starting AED 367. The highest ticket prices from Riga are seen in March and April, when fares start AED 431 and can reach AED 470.
August is considered the optimal choice for the price-to-weather ratio: it is the most budget-friendly month to fly, offering dry and sunny weather. The period from March to May is characterized by the highest seat prices on flights.
Regular air service between Riga and Sofia is provided by BT (AirBaltic), which operates about 3 flights per week. Both direct flights and options with convenient connections are available on this route, allowing you to choose the optimal travel time. A detailed schedule, information about aircraft types, and specific departure days are presented in the list below.
Flights Riga — Sofia depart from Riga International Airport and arrive at Sofia Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
For direct flights, the travel time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, as the distance between the cities is 1,588 km. For connecting flights, the total duration depends on the layover time.
The main carrier on this route is BT. You can check for availability from other airlines and options with connections in the search results on this page.
Flights arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF). You can find information on how to get from the airport to the city center in the corresponding section of our website.
The lowest prices are typically available when booking 1.5–2 months before your trip. For the current lowest price, please check the low price calendar on this page.
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