What is the most punctual flight time for Sofia to Heraklion flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sofia to Heraklion flights?

Over the past year, Bulgaria Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Sofia to Heraklion delayed?

About 46% of weekly flights between Sofia and Heraklion have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Heraklion?

Airlines like Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia to Heraklion in about 11h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Sofia and Heraklion is about 517 mi.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOF to HER?

When flying from Sofia to Heraklion, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Mon 19/10

06:30-13:55

1 stop7h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£50

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Thu 12/11

21:00-12:50

2 stops15h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£92

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Fri 16/10

21:20-14:25

2 stops17h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£102

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Mon 9/11

21:00-08:45

1 stop11h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 10/12

17:10-20:10

1 stop3h 00m

£129

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Thu 24/9

10:45-07:30

1 stop20h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£131

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Sat 7/11

11:15-17:45

1 stop6h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 14/11

06:00-10:25

1 stop4h 25m

£138

SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Mon 4/1

21:00-08:45

1 stop11h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 14/2

17:10-20:10

1 stop3h 00m

£150

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SofiaHeraklion

SOF Sofia - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SOFHER

Sofia

Sat 26/9

10:55-14:20

1 stop3h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£165

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sofia to Heraklion?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sofia to Heraklion flights typically cost between £159 and £205 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £129 on Aegean Airlines (9 Nov–10 Dec).

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How long is the flight from Sofia to Heraklion?
Airlines like Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia to Heraklion in about 11h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Sofia and Heraklion is about 517 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to Heraklion that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to Heraklion flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Heraklion?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to Heraklion.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to Heraklion?
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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sofia to Heraklion flights typically cost between £159 and £205 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £129 on Aegean Airlines (9 Nov–10 Dec).

How often are flights from Sofia to Heraklion delayed?

About 46% of weekly flights between Sofia and Heraklion have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sofia to Heraklion flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sofia to Heraklion flights?

Over the past year, Bulgaria Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.

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Sofia to Heraklion flights typically cost between £159 and £205 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £129 on Aegean Airlines (9 Nov–10 Dec).