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LondonSofia
STN - SOF
STNSOF
London Stansted
週日 8/12
06:50-11:45
Nonstop2h 55m
LondonSofia
LTN - SOF
LTNSOF
London Luton
週日 3/11
21:50-03:00
Nonstop3h 10m
LondonSofia
LGW - SOF
LGWSOF
London Gatwick
週二 10/12
07:20-12:25
Nonstop3h 05m
LondonSofia
LGW - SOF
LGWSOF
London Gatwick
週三 27/11
20:25-11:40
1 stop13h 15m
LondonSofia
STN - SOF
STNSOF
London Stansted
週一 25/11
17:40-12:05
1 stop16h 25m
LondonSofia
LHR - SOF
LHRSOF
London Heathrow
週二 4/3
12:00-17:10
Nonstop3h 10m
LondonSofia
LHR - SOF
LHRSOF
London Heathrow
週一 11/11
22:15-19:35
1 stop19h 20m
LondonSofia
LHR - SOF
LHRSOF
London Heathrow
週四 28/11
13:20-15:30
1 stop24h 10m
LondonSofia
LGW - SOF
LGWSOF
London Gatwick
週四 7/11
06:05-20:30
1 stop12h 25m
LondonSofia
LTN - SOF
LTNSOF
London Luton
週三 27/11
18:00-11:40
1 stop15h 40m
Return from | £37 |
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One-way from | £26 |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | £92 |
The best time to book flights to Sofia is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
On average, a flight from London to Sofia takes 5 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Sofia from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Sofia should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
The most popular airlines flying from London to Sofia are Wizz Air, Ryanair and Bulgaria Air.
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sofia are Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).
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Summers in Sofia are warm and sunny with temperatures usually in the low-20s and low humidity. The months of July and August, however, can experience temperatures around the high-20s. The city becomes busy during the summer months, with lots of visitors on their way to the Black Sea resorts or hiking along the many nature trails. As a result hotel rates may be higher and cheap flights to Sofia are harder to come by. In May/June the city hosts the popular Sofia Music Weeks International Festival. This remarkable music event showcases both Bulgarian and international concerts, operas and ballet performances, as well as a whole host of other activities, including exhibitions and singing master classes.
Winters are cold with below freezing temperatures and snow from December through February. Winter is when you are less likely to find tourists lingering in the city, although it can also be busy with people passing through to the various ski slopes. The Vitosha Mountain is located only 6 miles (10 km) from Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. This is the highest ski resort in Bulgaria and offers wonderful conditions for snow sports. If you do not mind the cold and snow, this can also be a great time to take advantage of Sofia’s wealth of indoor activities including museums, galleries, and cultural entertainment. You may want to pack an umbrella whatever month you take a flight to Sofia as rain is typical throughout the year, but especially in April and May.
The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn can be a great time to visit as there are less tourists and it is more likely you’ll find a cheap flight to Sofia and hotel. The climate is fairly mild, but may suit those who prefer to explore the city when it is a little cooler.
Sofia’s public transport network of buses, trolleys and trams reaches all corners of the city from early morning to late evening. Buy tickets from street kiosks. Fares are cheap, but one-day and multiple-day tickets will save you even more money. Be prepared and travel with a map, and don’t be afraid to ask locals for help. Despite public transit system’s extensive coverage, stops aren’t well-marked and contain little, if any, information. For a bit more money, you can travel in a private minibus, which is faster than a regular bus. Don’t worry about buying tickets ahead of time, just pay the driver when you board. Calling for a taxi can get lost in translation. Make sure the meter is running and know where you’re going. Drivers expect you to know where you’re going and often need you to give directions.
Don’t drive in Sofia. With public transport and taxis available, battling the traffic isn’t worth the hassle.
Most tourists who take a flight to Sofia will arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF) which is situated 6 miles (10km) east of the city. Regular bus service runs on a frequent schedule day and night from the bus station close to Arrivals. Taxis are available, and passengers are advised to use O.K. Supertrans taxis from outside the arrivals hall; its enquiries desk is located inside the arrivals hall. Most hotels and tourist resorts run their own airport shuttles.
Originally built in the late 1930s, Sofia Airport received a major facelift in the past few years with the addition of the spacious and modern Terminal 2. A hub for several Eastern European-based airlines such as Bulgaria Air, BH Air and Wizz Air, flights to Sofia Airport now bring in more than three million passengers every year.
With daily flights to many major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Zurich and Athens, passengers from all over the world can enjoy a bit of Bulgarian hospitality, whether it’s by sampling local cuisine or conversing with the friendly airport staff. Even the ticketing counters are cheery, with brightly coloured mosaics.
The largest airport in Bulgaria, Sofia is a gateway to the natural delights of the country, from the peaks of the Balkan Mountains to the sandy beaches of the Black Sea resorts.
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