Non-stop flights from Sofia (SOF)
Sofia Airport (IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF), also known as Sofia Airport, is the largest airport in Bulgaria.It is Bulgaria's main international airport and serves the area of Sofia.Sofia Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 91 destinations in 29 countries.
At present, there are 2 domestic flights from Sofia.
The longest flight from Sofia SOF is a 2,175 mile (3,500 km) non-stop route to Abu Dhabi AUH. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by Wizz Air.
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In total there are 26 airlines flying from and to Sofia. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Sofia
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Sofia, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Sofia that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Sofia. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Sofia by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Sofia below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Sofia
When planning a trip from Sofia, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Sofia to 45 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Sofia currently offers non-stop flights to 32 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Sofia, you have the option to take a direct flight to 7 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Sofia, consider these 4 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Sofia. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
Business class flights from Sofia
There are 16 airports that have flights from Sofia in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SOF are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Sofia
The only intercontinental flights operating from Sofia Airport (SOF) are between Sofia and Africa and between Sofia and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Sofia and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Sofia to Africa
Wizz Air: seasonal flights to Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) and Marrakech (RAK).
Ryanair: year-round to Marrakech (RAK).
Non-stop flights from Sofia to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Wizz Air: year-round to Tel Aviv (TLV) and seasonal flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Arkia: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Bluebird Airways: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Bulgaria Air: year-round to Tel Aviv (TLV).
EL AL: year-round to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Israir: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT) and year-round flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
SunExpress: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT) and Izmir (ADB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Sofia
Flights from Sofia to Albania
Tirana is the only destination in Albania with direct flights from Sofia. Direct flights to Tirana are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
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Flights from Sofia to Austria
In Austria, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sofia is Vienna. You can fly non-stop to Vienna with Austrian (Star Alliance) or Ryanair.
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Flights from Sofia to Belgium
There are 2 destinations in Belgium that have non-stop flights from Sofia.
Direct flights to Brussels are offered by Bulgaria Air.
You can fly non-stop to Brussels Charleroi with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Cyprus
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sofia to Cyprus, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Larnaca are offered by Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Paphos is Ryanair.
All flights to Cyprus
Flights from Sofia to Czechia
There is 1 destination in Czechia that has a direct connection from Sofia, which is Prague. You can fly non-stop to Prague with Bulgaria Air or Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Denmark
In Denmark, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sofia is Copenhagen. Direct flights to Copenhagen are offered by Ryanair.
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Flights from Sofia to Egypt
In Egypt, there are 2 destinations from Sofia.
To Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, you can fly with Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to France
In France there are several destinations from Sofia (6 in total).
All direct flights from Sofia to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Lyon and Nice are operated by Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Paris is Bulgaria Air.
You can fly non-stop to Paris (Beauvais) with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Paris (Orly) with easyJet or Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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Flights from Sofia to Germany
Germany is well-connected to Sofia (SOF) with 11 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Sofia.
Non-stop flights to Berlin are offered by Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Cologne-Bonn is Ryanair.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Dortmund with Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Bulgaria Air or Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Frankfurt Hahn are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Hamburg with Wizz Air.
Direct flights to Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden are offered by Ryanair.
You can fly non-stop to Memmingen with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Munich with Lufthansa (Star Alliance) or Lufthansa City Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Nuremberg is Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Stuttgart are offered by Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Greece
In Greece there are several destinations from Sofia (6 in total).
Non-stop flights to Athens are offered by Aegean (Star Alliance), Bulgaria Air and Sky Express.
The only airline with direct flights to Chania (Crete) is Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Corfu (Kerkyra) with Ryanair or Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Heraklion (Crete) is Bulgaria Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Rhodes with Ryanair or Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Skiathos with Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
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Flights from Sofia to Hungary
Budapest is the only destination in Hungary with direct flights from Sofia. You can fly non-stop to Budapest with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Ireland
There is 1 destination in Ireland that has a direct connection from Sofia, which is Dublin. Direct flights to Dublin are offered by Ryanair.
All flights to Ireland
Flights from Sofia to Israel
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sofia to Israel, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Haifa are offered by airHaifa. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Tel Aviv are Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air, EL AL, Israir and Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Italy
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to lots of destinations in Italy, as there is a total of 15 airports that have direct services from Sofia.
Direct flights to Alghero (Sardinia) are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Bari with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
To Bologna and Catania, you can fly with Ryanair.
All direct flights from Sofia to Lamezia Terme and Milan (Bergamo) are operated by Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Direct flights to Milan (Malpensa) are offered by Bulgaria Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
To Naples and Palermo, you can fly with Ryanair and Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Pisa is Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Rimini are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Rome (Ciampino) with Ryanair.
You can fly non-stop to Rome (Fiumicino) with Bulgaria Air or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Turin with Ryanair or Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Venice (Treviso) with Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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Flights from Sofia to Latvia
Riga is the only destination in Latvia with direct flights from Sofia. Direct flights to Riga are offered by Air Baltic. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in January.
All flights to Latvia
Flights from Sofia to Malta
In Malta, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sofia is Malta. Direct flights to Malta are offered by Ryanair.
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Flights from Sofia to Moldova
There is 1 destination in Moldova that has a direct connection from Sofia, which is Chișinău. Direct flights to Chișinău are offered by Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Morocco
In Morocco, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sofia is Marrakech. You can fly non-stop to Marrakech with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Netherlands
There are 2 destinations in Netherlands that have non-stop flights from Sofia.
Direct flights to Amsterdam are offered by Bulgaria Air.
You can fly non-stop to Eindhoven with Ryanair or Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in January.
All flights to Netherlands
Flights from Sofia to Norway
Oslo is the only destination in Norway with direct flights from Sofia. Direct flights to Oslo are offered by Norwegian. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
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Flights from Sofia to Poland
In Poland, there are 4 destinations from Sofia.
You can fly non-stop to Krakow with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Warsaw with LOT (Star Alliance) or Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Warsaw with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Wrocław is Ryanair.
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Flights from Sofia to Portugal
There is 1 destination in Portugal that has a direct connection from Sofia, which is Lisbon. Direct flights to Lisbon are offered by Bulgaria Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
All flights to Portugal
Flights from Sofia to Romania
Bucharest is the only destination in Romania with direct flights from Sofia. Direct flights to Bucharest are offered by Tarom (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Sofia to Serbia
In Serbia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sofia is Belgrade. Direct flights to Belgrade are offered by Air Serbia.
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Flights from Sofia to Spain
In Spain there are several destinations from Sofia (7 in total).
Direct flights to Alicante are offered by Ryanair.
To Barcelona and Madrid, you can fly with Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and Wizz Air.
You can fly non-stop to Málaga with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
Non-stop flights to Palma de Mallorca are offered by Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in November.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Santander with Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Valencia with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
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Flights from Sofia to Switzerland
There is 1 destination in Switzerland that has a direct connection from Sofia, which is Zürich. You can fly non-stop to Zürich with Bulgaria Air or Swiss (Star Alliance).
All flights to Switzerland
Flights from Sofia to Turkey
There are 4 destinations in Turkey that have non-stop flights from Sofia.
You can fly non-stop to Antalya with Pegasus or SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in November.
The only airline with direct flights to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus.
The only airline with direct flights to Izmir is SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
All flights to Turkey
Flights from Sofia to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sofia to United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Wizz Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai is Flydubai.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Flights from Sofia to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom there are several destinations from Sofia (9 in total).
All direct flights from Sofia to Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and Liverpool are operated by Ryanair.
Direct flights to London Gatwick are offered by easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in April.
You can fly non-stop to London Heathrow with British Airways (Oneworld) or Bulgaria Air.
Direct flights to London Luton are offered by Wizz Air.
The only airline with direct flights to London Stansted is Ryanair.
You can fly non-stop from Sofia to Manchester with easyJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
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Domestic flights from Sofia
Flights from Sofia to Bulgaria
There are 2 airports in Bulgaria that have non-stop domestic flights from Sofia.
To Burgas and Varna, you can fly with Bulgaria Air.
All flights to Bulgaria
Alternative airports near Sofia
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Sofia (SOF). The nearest airports to Sofia (SOF) are Plovdiv (PDV) and Niš (INI).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Sofia?
There is 1 airport in Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the best airport to fly from Sofia?
The most convenient airport to fly from Sofia is Sofia Airport (SOF).
How many airlines fly from Sofia?
There are 26 airlines flying from Sofia to 91 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly from Sofia?
Ryanair, Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air operate most flights from Sofia. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Sofia?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Sofia.
How many nonstop flights are there from Sofia?
There are roughly 2,660 flights departing from Sofia every month (or 623 flights each week), to a total of 91 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Sofia Airport?
The official name of Sofia Airport is Sofia Airport.
What is the airport code of Sofia Airport?
The airport code of Sofia Airport is SOF.
What are the most popular flights from Sofia?
Vienna, Varna and Tel Aviv are the 3 most popular routes from Sofia. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Sofia, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Sofia?
| Sofia to Vienna | 1h 40m |
| Sofia to Varna | 50m |
| Sofia to Tel Aviv | 2h 30m |
| Sofia to Warsaw | 1h 45m |
| Sofia to Istanbul | 1h 30m |
