Travelling from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Burgas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BOJ to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOJ and RIX:
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport flight is £56. A return fare right now is £130. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOJ to RIX, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BOJ to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
80.65% of flights leaving Bourgas Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BOJ.
Bourgas Airport is about 7 miles from central Burgas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BOJ. Whether you have an early flight from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RIX:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bourgas Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOJ to RIX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 120 miles south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 25 miles south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.