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Flights from Sofia to Athens
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What to know about flights from Sofia to Athens?

The distance between Sofia and Athens is approximately 531.13km. The average flight time between Sofia and Athens is 1 hour 22 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in May. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
AU$74
SKY express SKY express SOF-ATH 1h 35m · Direct Fri, Nov 27
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Cheapest return
AU$224
AEGEAN AEGEAN SOF-ATH 1h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
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Flight news

Flights from Sofia to Athens operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 33.3% on-time departure rate and a 77.8% on-time arrival rate.

Updated 19h ago

Best time to book
November
Cheapest
May
Peak season for travel
Route details
531.13km
Flight distance
1h 22m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Athens over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$74 and round-trip from AU$224. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Athens 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 Sofia to Athens flights?

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

Trip.com Price Insights on Sofia to Athens Flights

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

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

For a one-way flight from Sofia to Athens, fares are lowest in November (AU$129) and highest in May (AU$214).

AU$214
AU$172
AU$129
AU$87
  • AU$129
    Nov
  • AU$181
    Dec
  • AU$155
    Jan
  • AU$187
    Feb
  • AU$191
    Mar
  • AU$173
    Apr
  • AU$214
    May
  • AU$170
    Jun
  • AU$168
    Jul
  • AU$153
    Aug
  • AU$165
    Sep
  • AU$162
    Oct

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

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sofia to Athens 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 Sofia to Athens are available on Nov 30, starting from AU$75.

AU$130
AU$103
AU$75
AU$48
    Cheapest
  • AU$110
    27
    Nov
  • AU$130
    28
  • AU$121
    29
  • AU$75
    30
  • AU$110
    1
    Dec
  • AU$95
    2

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, SKY express offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$74 (for example, SOF–ATH on Fri, Nov 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AEGEAN offers fares from AU$224, departing on Tue, Dec 1 and returning on Sun, Dec 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sofia to Athens with the following airlines, including: SKY express AEGEAN 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 Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH) takes an average of 1 hour 22 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Athens 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, 18 direct flights operate each week between Sofia and Athens. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    AEGEAN: S/-/T/-/T/F/- – A3981 (departure at 11:38) SKY express: S/-/-/W/T/-/S – GQ681 (departure at 10:22)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sofia to Athens on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 27, with one-way fares from just AU$74.
    · Compare airlines. SKY express 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. May is generally the busiest month for travel to Athens.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Athens is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Athens on Fri, Nov 27 with SKY express, with prices starting at AU$74.
  • Flights to Athens can arrive at: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH). The most common route connects Sofia Airport and Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (SOF–ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Sofia is 0m.
  • 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 Sofia to Athens is AU$278. 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 Sofia to Athens is AU$371. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Sofia and Athens, 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.
  • SKY expressare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia to Athens. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
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.