Flying from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Frankfurt and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from HHN to SOF start from 14:35 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Wizz Air. Overall, there are four weekly Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HHN to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and perhaps some other great corners of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that offers HHN to SOF flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between HHN and SOF:
Palese Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, 17 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 36 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HHN to SOF by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HHN to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
53.13% of flights leaving from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 121 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HHN? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Go where the road takes you 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HHN to SOF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).