Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sofia and Corfu are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your SOF to CFU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Corfu (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SOF and CFU:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is 15 €. A return plane ticket is currently 30 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to CFU, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights leaving from Sofia Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're landing on a late Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CFU:
Pick up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Corfu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to CFU in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Corfu, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Thessaloniki is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. No trip is complete without visiting Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.