What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sofia to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Sofia to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sofia to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 39m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sofia to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sofia to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £612.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sofia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sofia to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sofia to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Cape Town?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Sofia. Prices for February average £724 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £481. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 59% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Sofia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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