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Cheapest time to fly from Riga to Sofia

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 2 Nov - 8 Nov
£125
£75
£105
£138
£121
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1 GBP = 2.31 BGN
1 BGN = 0.43 GBP
Last checked on Mon 26/10
Distance: 986 mi
Riga airports
Riga International Airport (RIX)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Sofia airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Riga to Sofia flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Riga to Sofia (Bulgaria) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £127, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Riga to Sofia takes roughly 5 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Riga–Sofia route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Riga International Airport (RIX)
  • Arrival airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)

The weather in Sofia

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sofia, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly -4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 26ºC
  • Lows: down to -5ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Riga to Sofia

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Riga to Sofia:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sofia. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to Sofia

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Riga to Sofia?
When you fly from Riga to Sofia the average price is £167. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Riga to Sofia at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riga to Sofia is 127 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riga to Sofia?
The most popular months to book a flight from Riga to Sofia are August, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riga to Sofia?
The best time of the year to go to Sofia when flying from Riga depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Sofia from Riga in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riga - Sofia.
How long does the flight take to go from Riga to Sofia?
The total flight time between Riga and Sofia is of around 8 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 985.87 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Sofia compared to Riga?
While in Riga temperatures can reach an average of 16º ºC in summer, Sofia can experience temperatures up to 19º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Sofia, compared to the -4º ºC average in Riga.

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