Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is six hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your HKG to SOF flight, leave enough 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 rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKG and SOF:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
231 € is currently the best price for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at 528 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKG to SOF if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKG to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that leave from Hong Kong International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're landing on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and chase adventure across Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in April.
Lock in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKG 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
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).