How to find cheap flights to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, 27 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Sofia Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to SOF for 60 €.
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About one month before your trip is a good time to book tickets to Sofia, where Sofia Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the cheapest fares.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Sofia by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Sofia, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sofia Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Sofia
June is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Sofia.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SOF.
Head to Sofia in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SOF, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
April is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Sofia then.
With averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF), August is when Sofia is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -11ºC (12ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? August is the driest month in Sofia, averaging five days of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during June, which gets around 14 days of wet weather.
Flying to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Sofia quickly. Book a direct flight to Sofia Airport with one of these airlines:
TAROM offers the most punctual service. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it an excellent choice when reserving your SOF plane ticket.
The local timezone at SOF is UTC+2.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Sofia Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to SOF:
Go from runway to road in no time when you pick up a car hire in SOF. Rent your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore parts of Sofia that aren't in every guidebook.
Sofia Airport has an on-time performance of 67%. This number is a measure of how reliably flights from SOF complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Sofia from Sofia Airport (SOF)
Central Sofia is about 11 kilometres from SOF.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SOF.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Sofia has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Sofia highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Sofia:
Free Sofia Tour: Located around 0.48 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Gardeniya: You'll discover this park roughly 6 kilometres south-west of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Sofia.
National Historical Museum: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 6 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Sofia experience.
How to get to Pernik from Sofia Airport (SOF)
The nearby city of Pernik is about 40 kilometres from SOF. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 50 minutes.
Public transport will bring you to Pernik in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pazardzhik
Pazardzhik is another city that you can easily get to from Sofia Airport. It's about 97 kilometres away.
It'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Pazardzhik.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Bulgaria has plenty more ways to surprise you. Keep going to Plovdiv, located around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia. Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute have to be on your to-do list. Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Bulgaria that could easily become a favourite is Stara Zagora. From Sofia, it's roughly 177 kilometres east and offers highlights like Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина) and Zagorka Lake. Find time for The Zelen Klin Park too.
Or venture to Pleven, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Sofia. Pleven Epopee 1877, Regional Historical Museum and Monument Mother Bulgaria are among the many reasons to go.