Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Sofia.
To ensure you catch your SOF to YVR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, 284 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 587 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to YVR, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Vancouver. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to YVR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.