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What to know about flights from Frankfurt to Sofia?

The distance between Frankfurt and Sofia is approximately 1,396.75km. The average flight time between Frankfurt and Sofia is 2 hours 11 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in June. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
AU$37
Ryanair Ryanair FRA-SOF 2h 25m · Direct Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest return
AU$91
Ryanair Ryanair FRA-SOF 2h 25m · Direct Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
June
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,396.75km
Flight distance
2h 11m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$37 and round-trip from AU$91. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HHN 19:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 23:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Nov 3 | Ryanair
        SOF 20:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        HHN 21:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Fri, Nov 6 | Ryanair
        AU$91 AU$362
        75% off
        75% off
        AU$362 AU$91
      • FRA 19:20
        2h 10m
        Direct
        SOF 22:30
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Fri, Oct 30 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Fri, Nov 6 | Lufthansa
        AU$220 AU$362
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$362 AU$220
      • FRA 19:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 23:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Sun, Nov 22 | Lufthansa
        AU$227 AU$362
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$362 AU$227
      • FRA 14:55
        2h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 18:10
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Nov 3 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Fri, Nov 6 | Lufthansa
        AU$227
        37% off
        AU$362 AU$227
      • FRA 19:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 23:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Nov 10 | Lufthansa
        SOF 06:25
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 07:55
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Mon, Nov 16 | Lufthansa
        AU$228
        37% off
        AU$362 AU$228
      • FRA 19:40
        2h 10m
        Direct
        SOF 22:50
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Lufthansa
        SOF 06:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 07:50
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Tue, Oct 13 | Lufthansa
        AU$235
        35% off
        AU$362 AU$235
      • FRA 10:15
        2h 10m
        Direct
        SOF 13:25
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 4 | Lufthansa
        AU$237
        35% off
        AU$362 AU$237
      • FRA 19:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 23:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Sat, Nov 14 | Lufthansa
        AU$253
        30% off
        AU$362 AU$253
      • FRA 09:55
        2h 10m
        Direct
        SOF 13:05
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Sep 29 | Lufthansa
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Sun, Oct 4 | Lufthansa
        AU$253
        30% off
        AU$362 AU$253
      • FRA 06:35
        5h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 12:55
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Fri, Oct 30 | Swiss Airlines
        SOF 19:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        FRA 20:30
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Fri, Nov 6 | Lufthansa
        AU$257
        28% off
        AU$362 AU$257
      • FRA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        FRA 16:00
        Sofia - Frankfurt | Mon, Sep 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HHN 16:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 19:35
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Thu, Nov 5 | Ryanair
        AU$37 AU$131
        72% off
        72% off
        AU$131 AU$37
      • HHN 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Ryanair
        AU$50 AU$131
        62% off
        62% off
        AU$131 AU$50
      • HHN 19:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 23:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Mon, Nov 2 | Ryanair
        AU$60 AU$131
        54% off
        54% off
        AU$131 AU$60
      • HHN 16:20
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 19:45
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Ryanair
        AU$71
        46% off
        AU$131 AU$71
      • HHN 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sat, Oct 31 | Ryanair
        AU$71
        46% off
        AU$131 AU$71
      • HHN 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Ryanair
        AU$72
        45% off
        AU$131 AU$72
      • HHN 21:00
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:05
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Nov 3 | Ryanair
        AU$75
        43% off
        AU$131 AU$75
      • HHN 08:45
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:50
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Thu, Nov 12 | Ryanair
        AU$78
        40% off
        AU$131 AU$78
      • HHN 19:20
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:10
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Fri, Nov 6 | Ryanair
        AU$81
        38% off
        AU$131 AU$81
      • HHN 21:10
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 01:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        AU$93
        28% off
        AU$131 AU$93
      • FRA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Frankfurt - Sofia | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
A weather alert has been issued for Sofia due to low minimum temperatures, with an increased likelihood of local frost.
Flights from Frankfurt to Sofia operate an average of 14 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 16.8% on-time departure rate and a 77.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Frankfurt to Sofia flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Frankfurt to Sofia are Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Condor Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Ryanair offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Condor Airlines logo Condor Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Frankfurt to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Frankfurt to Sofia Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Frankfurt to Sofia?

Average price of one-way tickets from Frankfurt to Sofia booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Frankfurt to Sofia, fares are lowest in September (AU$161) and highest in July (AU$464).

AU$464
AU$313
AU$161
AU$10
  • AU$161
    Sep
  • AU$163
    Oct
  • AU$215
    Nov
  • AU$348
    Dec
  • AU$269
    Jan
  • AU$274
    Feb
  • AU$245
    Mar
  • AU$378
    Apr
  • AU$316
    May
  • AU$335
    Jun
  • AU$464
    Jul
  • AU$348
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Sofia?

Average price of return tickets from Frankfurt to Sofia booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Frankfurt to Sofia, fares are lowest in September (AU$122) and highest in July (AU$661).

AU$661
AU$392
AU$122
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  • AU$122
    Sep
  • AU$330
    Oct
  • AU$334
    Nov
  • AU$442
    Dec
  • AU$414
    Jan
  • AU$323
    Feb
  • AU$437
    Mar
  • AU$576
    Apr
  • AU$487
    May
  • AU$530
    Jun
  • AU$661
    Jul
  • AU$647
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Sofia?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$37 (for example, HHN–SOF on Thu, Nov 5). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Ryanair offers fares from AU$91, departing on Tue, Nov 3 and returning on Fri, Nov 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Lufthansa Condor Bulgaria Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) takes an average of 2 hours 11 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Sofia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 20 direct flights operate each week between Frankfurt and Sofia. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – LH1426 (departure at 10:21)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Frankfurt to Sofia on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Nov 5, with one-way fares from just AU$37.
    · Compare airlines. Ryanair currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. June is generally the busiest month for travel to Sofia.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt to Sofia is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Sofia on September 24, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at AU$212.
  • Flights to Sofia can arrive at: Sofia Airport (SOF). The most common route connects Frankfurt Airport and Sofia Airport (FRA–SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Frankfurt is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Frankfurt to Sofia is AU$289. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Frankfurt to Sofia is AU$426. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Frankfurt and Sofia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Frankfurt to Sofia. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.