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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 7 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£18
Ryanair Ryanair LON-SOF 3h · Direct Thu, Sep 24
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Cheapest return
£35
Ryanair Ryanair LON-SOF 3h · Direct Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15
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Ryanair Ryanair Cheapest · From £18 Wizz Air Wizz Air Most booked
Best time to book
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,019.76km
Flight distance
3h 7m
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 £18 and round-trip from £35. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        STN 19:50
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 00:50
        London - Sofia | Mon, Oct 12 | Ryanair
        SOF 05:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        STN 07:00
        Sofia - London | Thu, Oct 15 | Ryanair
        £35 £51
        31% off
        31% off
        £51 £35
      • STN 19:40
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 00:40
        London - Sofia | Thu, Oct 8 | Ryanair
        SOF 05:55
        3h 15m
        Direct
        STN 07:10
        Sofia - London | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £39 £51
        24% off
        24% off
        £51 £39
      • STN 07:25
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:25
        London - Sofia | Wed, Oct 7 | Ryanair
        SOF 05:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        STN 07:00
        Sofia - London | Sat, Oct 10 | Ryanair
        £40 £51
        22% off
        22% off
        £51 £40
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        SOF 19:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        LTN 21:00
        Sofia - London | Fri, Oct 16 | Wizz Air
        £41
        20% off
        £51 £41
      • STN 07:25
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:25
        London - Sofia | Sun, Oct 11 | Ryanair
        SOF 06:00
        3h 15m
        Direct
        LTN 07:15
        Sofia - London | Tue, Oct 13 | Wizz Air
        £41
        20% off
        £51 £41
      • STN 07:25
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:25
        London - Sofia | Thu, Oct 15 | Ryanair
        SOF 05:45
        3h 15m
        Direct
        STN 07:00
        Sofia - London | Sat, Oct 17 | Ryanair
        £41
        20% off
        £51 £41
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        SOF 05:55
        3h 15m
        Direct
        STN 07:10
        Sofia - London | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £41
        20% off
        £51 £41
      • STN 19:50
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 00:50
        London - Sofia | Mon, Oct 19 | Ryanair
        SOF 06:00
        3h 15m
        Direct
        LTN 07:15
        Sofia - London | Wed, Oct 21 | Wizz Air
        £43
        16% off
        £51 £43
      • LTN 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        SOF 01:25
        London - Sofia | Fri, Nov 6 | Wizz Air
        SOF 06:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        LTN 07:30
        Sofia - London | Sun, Nov 8 | Wizz Air
        £43
        16% off
        £51 £43
      • STN 07:45
        3h 5m
        Direct
        SOF 12:50
        London - Sofia | Wed, Nov 4 | Ryanair
        SOF 06:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        LTN 07:30
        Sofia - London | Sun, Nov 8 | Wizz Air
        £43
        16% off
        £51 £43
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        London - Sofia | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Sofia - London | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        STN 07:25
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:25
        London - Sofia | Thu, Sep 24 | Ryanair
        £18 £24
        25% off
        25% off
        £24 £18
      • STN 19:50
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 00:50
        London - Sofia | Mon, Oct 5 | Ryanair
        £18 £24
        25% off
        25% off
        £24 £18
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        £18 £24
        25% off
        25% off
        £24 £18
      • STN 19:50
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 00:50
        London - Sofia | Mon, Sep 28 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 16:30
        3h 5m
        Direct
        SOF 21:35
        London - Sofia | Thu, Oct 29 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Oct 20 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 18:40
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 23:40
        London - Sofia | Tue, Sep 29 | Ryanair
        £20
        17% off
        £24 £20
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        £20
        17% off
        £24 £20
      • STN 06:00
        3h 5m
        Direct
        SOF 11:05
        London - Sofia | Fri, Oct 30 | Ryanair
        £20
        17% off
        £24 £20
      • STN 07:35
        3h
        Direct
        SOF 12:35
        London - Sofia | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £20
        17% off
        £24 £20
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        London - Sofia | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from London to Sofia operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 14.3% on-time departure rate and a 85.7% on-time arrival rate.

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 12 carriers on this route. Ryanair offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Wizz Air logo Wizz Air
Bulgaria Air logo Bulgaria Air
Ryanair logo Ryanair
British Airways logo British Airways
easyJet logo easyJet
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
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Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Austrian Airlines logo Austrian Airlines
Ryanair UK logo Ryanair UK
TUI Airways Limited logo TUI Airways Limited
AEGEAN logo AEGEAN
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 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 October (£35) and highest in July (£148).

£148
£92
£35
0
    Cheapest
  • £41
    Sep
  • £35
    Oct
  • £43
    Nov
  • £117
    Dec
  • £45
    Jan
  • £57
    Feb
  • £56
    Mar
  • £60
    Apr
  • £78
    May
  • £56
    Jun
  • £148
    Jul
  • £75
    Aug

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 (£110) and highest in July (£303).

£303
£207
£110
£14
    Cheapest
  • £204
    Sep
  • £186
    Oct
  • £138
    Nov
  • £274
    Dec
  • £110
    Jan
  • £171
    Feb
  • £155
    Mar
  • £200
    Apr
  • £193
    May
  • £144
    Jun
  • £303
    Jul
  • £280
    Aug

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 £18 (for example, STN–SOF on Thu, Sep 24). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Ryanair offers fares from £35, departing on Mon, Oct 12 and returning on Thu, Oct 15.
  • 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 7 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: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – W64302 (departure at 08:42) Bulgaria Air: S/-/T/-/T/F/S – FB852 (departure at 09:16) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/- – FR1730 (departure at 20:47)
  • 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 Thu, Sep 24, with one-way fares from just £18.
    · 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 September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Sofia on September 25, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £38.
  • 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 £202. 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 £202. 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.

Popular Hotels in Sofia

Can’t pick a hotel in Sofia? Don’t worry, Trip.com is here to help you find the best hotels in Sofia.

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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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.