Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
To ensure you catch your DEL to SOF flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between DEL and SOF:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is 177 €. A round-trip fare is currently 400 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from DEL to SOF, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Follow your own route with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to SOF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If there's time to check out another side of 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 key highlights.
