What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?

Most people fly into Sofia (SOF) if they book a flight to Sofia. Sofia is conveniently located just 6.7 km from Sofia’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia?

Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost $25, while return flights cost around $95.

How much is a return flight to Sofia?

A return flight to Sofia will typically cost around $120, however they can be found for as little as $63.

Where does the fastest flight to Sofia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sofia, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 minutes).

Does Sofia have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Sofia?

Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sofia?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sofia are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

How long is the flight to Sofia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sofia takes 30 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Sofia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sofia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sofia are Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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Sat 1/1114:30SYD - SOF

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:00SOF - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,626

Fri 31/1015:55SYD - SOF

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1121:40SOF - SYD

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,728

Fri 31/1015:50SYD - SOF

1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1112:30SOF - SYD

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,977

Sat 1/1115:50SYD - SOF

2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 8/1112:30SOF - SYD

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9$2,031

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Sat 1/1114:30SYD - SOF

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:00SOF - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,626

Wed 11/315:15SYD - SOF

2 stops31h 35mLufthansa

Sun 15/314:00SOF - SYD

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Deal found 15/9$1,818

Wed 11/315:50SYD - SOF

1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 15/314:20SOF - SYD

2 stops43h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,004

Fri 31/1015:55SYD - SOF

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1121:40SOF - SYD

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,728

Fri 31/1018:15SYD - SOF

2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1112:30SOF - SYD

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,009

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Fri 31/1015:55SYD - SOF

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Deal found 15/9$1,728

Fri 31/1015:50SYD - SOF

1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways

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Deal found 15/9$1,977

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Mon 1/1211:40SYD - SOF

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Deal found 16/9$1,114

Mon 15/1206:35SYD - SOF

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Deal found 15/9$1,123

Wed 31/1221:45SYD - SOF

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Deal found 16/9$1,124

Mon 15/1221:15SYD - SOF

2 stops32h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,129

Sat 27/1220:20SYD - SOF

3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,153

Tue 16/1206:35SYD - SOF

3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,156

Sat 20/1220:20SYD - SOF

3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,388

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

14:30-15:10

2 stops33h 40m

Sofia

Sat 8/11

16:00-06:35

2 stops29h 35m

$1,626

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SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

15:55-09:15

2 stops26h 20m

Sofia

Fri 7/11

21:40-08:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,728

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SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

15:15-13:50

2 stops31h 35m

Sofia

Sun 15/3

14:00-11:55

2 stops36h 55m

$1,818

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

15:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

Sofia

Sun 15/3

14:20-18:50

2 stops43h 30m

$2,004

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

18:15-11:25

2 stops26h 10m

Sofia

Fri 7/11

12:30-06:50

1 stop33h 20m

$2,009

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

13:50-08:50

2 stops51h 00m

$760

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

20:05-18:25

2 stops31h 20m

$902

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:35-15:10

3 stops59h 35m

$1,114

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

21:45-15:10

2 stops26h 25m

$1,124

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

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06:35-18:25

3 stops44h 50m

$1,126

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The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

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1 / 20

10.0

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7.3

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1 / 20

10.0

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FAQs about flying to Sofia

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?
Most people fly into Sofia (SOF) if they book a flight to Sofia. Sofia is conveniently located just 6.7 km from Sofia’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia?
Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost $25, while return flights cost around $95.
How much is a return flight to Sofia?
A return flight to Sofia will typically cost around $120, however they can be found for as little as $63.
Where does the fastest flight to Sofia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sofia, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 minutes).
Does Sofia have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Sofia?
Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

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