Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bologna.
Every week, there are six Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 06:25 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:45 with Wizz Air.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to SOF flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier for BLQ to SOF flights, with 86.36% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLQ and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Zadar Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
20 € is the lowest price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from 42 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BLQ to SOF.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from BLQ to SOF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that depart Guglielmo Marconi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover other corners of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its must-visit sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are highlights.
