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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia

FRA — SOF
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Sofia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£169
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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Sofia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia (average of £88). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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 time of day to fly from FRA to SOF?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Sofia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sofia. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ryanair and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
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Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Adrian,Jun 2025

EDI - BGY

Passengers were called forward for boarding before the plane was empty and left standing on the tarmac for about 15 - 20 minutes while the arriving passengers came off the plane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Sofia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from Frankfurt am Main?

    Sofia (SOF), located 4.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia. 2 airlines have flights to Sofia from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia is Ryanair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £79 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at £115. Users have found that Ryanair is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia?

    Before booking your flight to Sofia from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (79%), ANA (75%), Singapore Airlines( 70%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Sofia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Sofia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Sofia 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia (average of £88). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Sofia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Sofia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£79Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£115Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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