Flights from Riga Airport RIX to Sofia Airport SOF
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Airliners including Bulgaria Air and Air Baltic all offer direct flights between Riga International to Sofia. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 40 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
Travellers planning to fly from Riga International Airport to Sofia Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Riga International Airport.
If you are renting a car at Sofia Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Sofia Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Riga International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Riga International Airport
- Buses to Riga International Airport
- Taxis to Riga International Airport
- Train Services to/near Riga International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Sofia Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Sofia Airport
- Buses from Sofia Airport
- Taxis from Sofia Airport
- Train services at or near Sofia Airport
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Riga International (RIX) to Sofia (SOF) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Bulgaria Air | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:40 | 14:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Baltic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:40 | 14:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Bulgaria Air is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 3 a week with times that vary between 11:40 and 14:15.
To book your flight you can visit Bulgaria Air on their website air.bg. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||
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| Tuesday | 11:40
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| Thursday | 14:15
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| Saturday | 14:15
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Instead of flying from Riga International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallinn Ulemiste to Sofia | 0 | 3 Hours |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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