Flying from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Burgas.
Your BOJ to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with Bulgaria Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport.
Bulgaria Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Bulgaria Air is the most punctual carrier that offers BOJ to SOF flights, with 69.23% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BOJ and SOF:
Varna Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport flight is 53 €. A return plane ticket right now is 104 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOJ to SOF.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
80.65% of flights leaving Bourgas Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from BOJ.
To get to Bourgas Airport from central Burgas, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BOJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport about one week in advance.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sofia in April.
When booking your flight from Bourgas Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOJ to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).