Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Santiago de Compostela.
Give yourself enough time to make your SCQ to SOF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SCQ and SOF include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Valencia Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport flight is 51 €. A return fare is currently 121 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SCQ to SOF if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SCQ to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights leaving Santiago de Compostela Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SCQ.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SCQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
When reserving your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to SOF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Start your sightseeing at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).