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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 87 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sofia.71 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 71 €, select.

Sofia.71 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 71 €, select.

Sofia.75 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 75 €, select.

Sofia.78 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 78 €, select.

Sofia.79 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.

Sofia.80 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 80 €, select.

Sofia.81 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Sofia.84 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Sofia.84 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Sofia.84 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Sofia.85 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.

Sofia.86 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.

Sofia.86 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.

Sofia.87 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Sofia on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 87 €, select.

Sofia.90 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.

Sofia.90 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Eurowings and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Sofia on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.

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Cheapest flight found	71 €
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Ryanair
Average flights per week	11

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cologne to Sofia?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to Sofia is 71 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cologne to Sofia?

2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cologne to Sofia.

Which airlines fly direct from Cologne to Sofia?

Ryanair, Malta Air and Buzz fly direct from Cologne to Sofia.

How many flights are there a week from Cologne to Sofia?

As of June 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Cologne to Sofia.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cologne to Sofia?

The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Sofia is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sofia?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Sofia?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cologne Airport to Sofia with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Flying from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cologne.
To ensure you catch your CGN to SOF flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers CGN to SOF flights. An impressive 83.64% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGN and SOF:
- Munich Airport
- Vienna Airport
- Budapest Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

25 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from 71 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to SOF, reserve your journey four months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CGN to SOF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cologne Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CGN:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

If you're getting in on a late Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SOF:
Follow your own route with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Sofia and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

August is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sofia in March.
When booking your flight from Cologne Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to SOF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Bulgaria

Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
If there's time to check out another corner of Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are among its highlights.