Flights from Riga to Sofia: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

1586 km

Distance

Weather now

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+41°F

Broken clouds

Airports

SOF

8km

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December

2025

Flight prices from Riga to Sofia

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Riga to Sofia (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Riga to Sofia flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Sofia an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Riga to Sofia with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Riga to Sofia

We could not found any direct flights to Sofia, if you are flying from Riga. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Bulgaria).

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Airports in Sofia and Riga

Sofia has 1 airport and Riga has 1 airport.

Sofia

Riga

Sofia Airport (SOF)

8 km from Sofia city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

~10 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~10 min.

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Subway

~30 min.

Which airport in Sofia is better?

The closest airport to Sofia city center is Sofia Airport (SOF) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Sofia Airport (SOF), trip will take 10 min.

Planning a trip from Riga to Sofia? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Sofia looks currently:

Today, 04 December

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+41°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

83 %

Fri, 05 December

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+46°F

Rain

4 m/s

87 %

Sat, 06 December

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+43°F

Rain

4 m/s

92 %

Sun, 07 December

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+41°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

89 %

Mon, 08 December

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+45°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

76 %

Tue, 09 December

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+48°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

67 %

Wed, 10 December

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+50°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

70 %

Thu, 11 December

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+50°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

64 %

Fri, 12 December

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+48°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

66 %

Sat, 13 December

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+46°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

66 %

Sun, 14 December

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+46°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

79 %

Mon, 15 December

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+46°F

Rain

3 m/s

87 %

Tue, 16 December

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+48°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

75 %

Wed, 17 December

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+50°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

70 %

Thu, 18 December

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+52°F

Rain

6 m/s

72 %

Fri, 19 December

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+45°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

57 %

How expensive is Sofia?

Sofia prices compared to Riga:

Sofia is in average 19% cheaper than Riga. The biggest difference is Fo. The smallest difference is Utilities (-4%) and Rent (-12%).

Some Price Examples (vs Riga):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$10.07 vs $13.13

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$50.38 vs $65.62

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.39 vs $9.23

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.23 vs $4.27

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.47 vs $2.44

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.00 vs $1.76

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.77 vs $1.53

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.01 vs $1.42

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.69 vs $3.08

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.61 vs $11.46

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.30 vs $8.66

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Banana (1kg)

$2.23 vs $1.98

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.39 vs $11.48

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.15 vs $2.05

Sofia in average is 19% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Food, Sports, Childcare prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Riga to Sofia? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Sofia?

The closest airport to Sofia is Sofia Airport which is 8 km away. In total Sofia has 1 airport: Sofia Airport.

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What is the distance between Riga and Sofia?

The distance between Riga and Sofia is 1586 km.

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How long is the flight from Riga to Sofia?

The average flight time from Riga to Sofia is between 4h 0m and 8h 27m.

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What is the weather in Sofia?

Sofia weather varies from +32°F in January to +70°F in July on average. Right now it is Broken clouds and +41°F in Sofia.

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Is there a direct connection between Riga and Sofia?

No, there are no direct flights to Sofia if you are flying from Riga.

Sofia guide

Sofia themes

This is what Sofia is known for:

Family

Food

Location

Sofia is located in Bulgaria, 1586 km away from Riga:

Sofia time zone

Both Riga and Sofia have the same time zone

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12:08

Time in Sofia right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Bulgarian Lev equals 59.6 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 167.78 Bulgarian Lev.

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100 лв. = $59.60

Exchange rate

Visa to Bulgaria

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Bulgaria

Official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Bulgarian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Sofia typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Sofia generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Sofia pros and cons

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