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What to know about flights from London to Sofia?

The distance between London and Sofia is approximately 2,019.76km. The average flight time between London and Sofia is 3 hours 6 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
PHP 1,709
Ryanair Ryanair LON-SOF 3h 5m · Direct Tue, Jan 12
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Cheapest return
PHP 3,836
Ryanair Ryanair LON-SOF 3h 5m · Direct Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Recommended airlines
Ryanair RyanairCheapest· From PHP 1,709 Wizz Air Wizz AirMost booked
Route details
2,019.76km
Flight distance
3h 6m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PHP 1,709 and round-trip from PHP 3,836. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      STN 06:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:05
      London - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Ryanair
      SOF 20:15
      3h 20m
      Direct
      STN 21:35
      Sofia - London | Thu, Dec 10 | Ryanair
      PHP 3,836 PHP 5,350
      28% off
      28% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 3,836
    • STN 06:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:50
      London - Sofia | Mon, Nov 30 | Ryanair
      SOF 22:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      STN 23:45
      Sofia - London | Sat, Dec 5 | Ryanair
      PHP 3,875 PHP 5,350
      28% off
      28% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 3,875
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 11 | Ryanair
      SOF 06:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      LTN 07:30
      Sofia - London | Sat, Jan 16 | Wizz Air
      PHP 4,037 PHP 5,350
      25% off
      25% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,037
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Wizz Air
      SOF 22:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      STN 23:45
      Sofia - London | Sat, Dec 5 | Ryanair
      PHP 4,065
      24% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,065
    • STN 06:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:05
      London - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Ryanair
      SOF 06:00
      3h 20m
      Direct
      STN 07:20
      Sofia - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Ryanair
      PHP 4,065
      24% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,065
    • STN 05:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:00
      London - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Ryanair
      SOF 21:15
      3h 20m
      Direct
      STN 22:35
      Sofia - London | Sun, Dec 6 | Ryanair
      PHP 4,113
      23% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,113
    • STN 05:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:00
      London - Sofia | Tue, Jan 12 | Ryanair
      SOF 06:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      LTN 07:30
      Sofia - London | Tue, Jan 19 | Wizz Air
      PHP 4,304
      20% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,304
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Mon, Nov 30 | Wizz Air
      SOF 06:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      LTN 07:30
      Sofia - London | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      PHP 4,304
      20% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,304
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      SOF 19:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LTN 20:55
      Sofia - London | Fri, Dec 11 | Wizz Air
      PHP 4,313
      19% off
      PHP 5,350 PHP 4,313
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      SOF 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LON 16:00
      Sofia - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      STN 14:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 19:55
      London - Sofia | Tue, Jan 12 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,709 PHP 3,040
      44% off
      44% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,709
    • STN 05:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:00
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 11 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,871 PHP 3,040
      38% off
      38% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,871
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Sun, Jan 10 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,957 PHP 3,040
      36% off
      36% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,957
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 18 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,081
      62% off
      PHP 5,467 PHP 2,081
    • STN 16:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 22:00
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 8 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,195
      28% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,195
    • LTN 21:35
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 02:45
      London - Sofia | Thu, Jan 7 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,195
      28% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,195
    • STN 06:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:05
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 1 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,281
      25% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,281
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Tue, Nov 24 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,300
      57% off
      PHP 5,467 PHP 2,300
    • STN 07:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 12:50
      London - Sofia | Wed, Jan 6 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,357
      22% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,357
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      STN 14:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 19:55
      London - Sofia | Tue, Jan 12 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,709 PHP 25,093
      93% off
      93% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 1,709
    • STN 05:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:00
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 11 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,871 PHP 25,093
      93% off
      93% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 1,871
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Sun, Jan 10 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,957 PHP 25,093
      92% off
      92% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 1,957
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 18 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,081
      92% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,081
    • LTN 21:35
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 02:45
      London - Sofia | Thu, Jan 7 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,195
      91% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,195
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Tue, Nov 24 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,300
      91% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,300
    • STN 07:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 12:50
      London - Sofia | Wed, Nov 25 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,396
      90% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,396
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Thu, Jan 14 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,443
      90% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,443
    • STN 14:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 19:50
      London - Sofia | Wed, Jan 6 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,453
      90% off
      PHP 25,093 PHP 2,453
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      STN 14:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 19:55
      London - Sofia | Tue, Jan 12 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,709 PHP 3,040
      44% off
      44% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,709
    • STN 05:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:00
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 11 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,871 PHP 3,040
      38% off
      38% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,871
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Sun, Jan 10 | Ryanair
      PHP 1,957 PHP 3,040
      36% off
      36% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 1,957
    • STN 16:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 21:35
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 18 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,081
      62% off
      PHP 5,467 PHP 2,081
    • STN 16:55
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 22:00
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 8 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,195
      28% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,195
    • LTN 21:35
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 02:45
      London - Sofia | Thu, Jan 7 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,195
      28% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,195
    • STN 06:00
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:05
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 1 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,281
      25% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,281
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Tue, Nov 24 | Wizz Air
      PHP 2,300
      57% off
      PHP 5,467 PHP 2,300
    • STN 07:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 12:50
      London - Sofia | Wed, Jan 6 | Ryanair
      PHP 2,357
      22% off
      PHP 3,040 PHP 2,357
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • LHR 06:30
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      SOF 13:50
      London - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | LOT Polish Airlines
      PHP 16,422 PHP 50,067
      67% off
      67% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 16,422
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air
      PHP 8,178 PHP 50,067
      84% off
      84% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 8,178
    • LTN 12:15
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SOF 23:35
      London - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air UK
      PHP 12,806 PHP 50,067
      74% off
      74% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 12,806
    • STN 15:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 20:50
      London - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Ryanair
      PHP 6,909
      86% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 6,909
    • STN 06:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 11:50
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Ryanair
      PHP 6,489
      87% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 6,489
    • LTN 08:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      SOF 13:25
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Wizz Air
      PHP 6,212
      88% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 6,212
    • LHR 10:35
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      SOF 17:55
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | LOT Polish Airlines
      PHP 40,554
      19% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 40,554
    • LHR 06:35
      4h 40m
      1 stop
      SOF 13:15
      London - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Lufthansa
      PHP 20,325
      59% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 20,325
    • STN 09:05
      3h 5m
      Direct
      SOF 14:10
      London - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Ryanair
      PHP 5,983
      88% off
      PHP 50,067 PHP 5,983
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,560 PHP 45,119
      81% off
      81% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,560
    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Nov 20 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,588 PHP 45,119
      81% off
      81% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,588
    • LHR 20:50
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 01:50
      London - Sofia | Mon, Dec 28 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,588 PHP 45,119
      81% off
      81% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,588
    • LHR 20:50
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 01:50
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 11 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,846
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,846
    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 15 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,846
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,846
    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Dec 11 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,884
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,884
    • LHR 20:50
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 01:50
      London - Sofia | Mon, Jan 4 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 8,970
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 8,970
    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 9,123
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 9,123
    • LHR 17:55
      3h
      Direct
      SOF 22:55
      London - Sofia | Fri, Jan 8 | Bulgaria Air
      PHP 9,132
      80% off
      PHP 45,119 PHP 9,132
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SOF 14:00
      London - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from London to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Sofia are Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and Ryanair, among 10 carriers on this route. Ryanair offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
easyJet logo easyJet Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK British Airways logo British Airways Jet2.com logo Jet2.com Virgin Atlantic logo Virgin Atlantic
Wizz Air logo Wizz Air Bulgaria Air logo Bulgaria Air Ryanair logo Ryanair British Airways logo British Airways easyJet logo easyJet Lufthansa logo Lufthansa LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK Vueling Airlines logo Vueling Airlines TUI Airways Limited logo TUI Airways Limited
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Sofia Flights

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

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

For a return flight from London to Sofia, fares are lowest in January (PHP 9,509) and highest in July (PHP 26,202).

PHP 26,202
PHP 17,856
PHP 9,509
PHP 1,163
    Cheapest
  • PHP 10,875
    Nov
  • PHP 23,714
    Dec
  • PHP 9,509
    Jan
  • PHP 14,769
    Feb
  • PHP 13,362
    Mar
  • PHP 17,295
    Apr
  • PHP 16,692
    May
  • PHP 12,427
    Jun
  • PHP 26,202
    Jul
  • PHP 24,250
    Aug
  • PHP 15,564
    Sep
  • PHP 14,413
    Oct

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

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

For a one-way flight from London to Sofia, fares are lowest in September (PHP 3,769) and highest in July (PHP 12,792).

PHP 12,792
PHP 8,281
PHP 3,769
0
    Cheapest
  • PHP 4,028
    Nov
  • PHP 10,082
    Dec
  • PHP 3,816
    Jan
  • PHP 4,911
    Feb
  • PHP 4,772
    Mar
  • PHP 5,192
    Apr
  • PHP 6,681
    May
  • PHP 4,809
    Jun
  • PHP 12,792
    Jul
  • PHP 6,441
    Aug
  • PHP 3,769
    Sep
  • PHP 4,397
    Oct

During the St Andrew's Day, which day is cheapest to fly from London to Sofia?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from London to Sofia during St Andrew's Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

St Andrew's Day is scheduled for Nov 30. The lowest flight fares from London to Sofia are available on Nov 29, starting from PHP 2,844.

PHP 8,636
PHP 5,740
PHP 2,844
0
    Cheapest
  • PHP 4,180
    26
    Nov
  • PHP 8,636
    27
  • PHP 3,226
    28
  • PHP 2,844
    29
  • PHP 3,960
    30
  • PHP 4,123
    1
    Dec
  • PHP 3,312
    2

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from PHP 1,709 (for example, STN–SOF on Tue, Jan 12). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Ryanair offers fares from PHP 3,836, departing on Fri, Dec 4 and returning on Thu, Dec 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air Bulgaria Air Ryanair British Airways easyJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from London (LON) to Sofia (SOF) takes an average of 3 hours 6 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London 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, 31 direct flights operate each week between London and Sofia. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Wizz Air: -/-/T/W/T/F/S – W64302 (departure at 08:36) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FR2690 (departure at 14:54) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – FR1730 (departure at 07:50)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Sofia on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Jan 12, with one-way fares from just PHP 1,709.
    · 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. July 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 London to Sofia is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Sofia on Wed, Nov 25 with Ryanair, with prices starting at PHP 2,396.
  • Flights to Sofia can arrive at: Sofia Airport (SOF). The most common route connects London Luton Airport and Sofia Airport (LTN–SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and London is 2h.
  • 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 London to Sofia is PHP 19,175. 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 London to Sofia is PHP 18,773. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London 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.
  • Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Sofia. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights London to Sofia

How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Sofia

Searching for the best flights London to Sofia? At Trip.com we will help you plan the perfect holiday, from flights to hotels and discounted attractions.

How to buy cheap flights

Looking for weekend flights London to Sofia? Or are you planning a longer trip to the Balkans? We recommend searching for different terms, opting for an early flight or flying on weekdays to get the best deals on flights London to Sofia.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

You guessed it, summer is the most expensive time to travel London to Sofia. If you’re searching for flights London to Sofia in Aug, expect to pay over £250 for a direct, return ticket. You can get a good deal on flights London to Sofia by travelling instead during months such as Oct, Nov, Feb and Mar, when flights London to Sofia are available for around £17 one way.

About Airport

Airports Providing Direct Flights

4 airports in London offer direct flights London to Sofia: Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Visitors can choose an arrival location from 1 airport in Sofia and 1 alternative airport within a 2-hour journey from the city.

Airports in Sofia

There is 1 international airport in Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). The airport is 12 km from central Sofia.

Nearby Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is located roughly 2 hour’s drive from Sofia. This airport has a year-round connection with London Stansted Airport via Ryanair.

Transport options to London airports

Most airports in London are straightforward to reach by taxi or private transfer, train, Underground, or bus.

We can recommend the quickest and cheapest options for you. If departing from Heathrow Airport, you can take a comfortable journey by the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington for around 15 mins. To fly from Luton Airport, we recommend catching a train and shuttle bus from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 mins). If your flight leaves from Gatwick Airport, you can choose the Gatwick Express from London Victoria which takes approximately 30 mins.

And finally, if you are flying to Sofia from Stansted Airport, you can opt for the Stansted Express train which will take you from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport in approx. 47 mins.

Terminal Information in Arrival Airport

Sofia Airport has 2 terminals, named Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Arrivals and Departures are both located in Terminal 1.

Plovdiv Airport is a much smaller airport and has only 1 terminal.

How to get to the centre of Sofia from the airport

Travellers can take their pick of transport options from Sofia Airport to central Sofia, including Metro, bus, and taxi.

Follow the blue line in Terminal 2 to the airport Metro station. From here you can travel to Sofia city centre or connect to railway lines, the journey to the centre takes 18 mins and costs 1.60 BGN (£0.69) for a single or 4 BGN (£1.74) for all-day travel.

Bus routes 84 and 184 will take you from the airport to the city centre in approx. 35 mins. As with the Metro, tickets 1.60 BGN (£0.69) for a single or 4 BGN (£1.74) for all-day travel. An all-day travel card can be used on bus, Metro and local trains.

The average price of a taxi from Sofia Airport to the city centre is 20 BGN (around £9), but this will vary depending on your destination and the time of day. A taxi from Plovdiv Airport cost around £75 due to the distance so we recommend taking a train to Sofia if flying to Plovdiv.

About Airline

Which airlines provide the route?

Many airlines provide direct flights London to Sofia. These include Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Bulgarian Air and British Airways.

About Sofia

Whether you’re here for the history, the wine or the snow sports, there’s plenty to occupy visitors in Sofia. Foodies can take a wine tour or sit at a quaint café to try banitsa, a Bulgarian pie made with egg, cheese and filo pastry. Most of Sofia’s sights are centrally located, so you can easily stroll along Boulevard Tsar Osvoboditel to most places.

Planning a day trip? It’s easy and affordable to book a tour to the magnificent Rila Monastery in the picturesque Rila Mountains. Or why not take a 2-hour bus to Plovdiv to visit the city’s impressive Roman Amphitheatre?

Tourist Attractions in Sofia

Sofia Public Mineral Baths: A museum which explains the fascinating history of Sofia’s natural mineral springs, visitors will also discover the wider history of the ancient city of Sofia.

St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: This imposing cathedral was built in the early 20th century in memory of those who died in the Russo-Turkish war. It is a symbol of Sofia and one of the largest Russian Orthodox cathedrals in the world. Visitors will love the 45-metre-high gold dome and impressive bell tower.

Vitosha Mountain National Park: Located 10 km south of Sofia, this stunning park offers a taste of Bulgaria’s natural beauty. Take in the views from the highest summit, Cherni Vrah, or simply picnic among the ancient pines. Enjoy hiking and cave exploration in summer while from Jan to Mar it is the perfect place for skiing and snowboarding.

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Create your own Bond-style fantasy getaway at the Sofia Hotel Balkan, a Luxury Collections Hotel. With a casino, sauna, spa and deluxe restaurant – not to mention 5-star service – at the Sofia Hotel you can enjoy your stay in style.

If you want comfort and a very central location, why not try Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel? You can walk to the St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in minutes and there are several restaurants nearby. For travellers on a budget, 5 Vintage Guest House offers a friendly bed and breakfast just 500 metres from the Ivan Vazov Theatre.

Best Time to Visit Sofia

You’ll find a range of weather in Sofia, from ice and snow in winter to sunny days around 30 degrees in summer. Over Jul and Aug there are lots of festivals and events to enjoy.

As a religious city, some of the most spectacular times to visit coincide with holidays like Christmas and Easter. At these times you can experience elaborate parades, rituals and immerse yourself in Bulgarian tradition.

Remember that Orthodox calendar is different to the Gregorian one, so here Christmas falls on Jan 7th and Easter is roughly a month later.

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