Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Sofia flights typically cost between £255 and £187 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £134 on British Airways (3 May-11 May).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Bulgaria Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

Question 4

How often are flights from London to Sofia delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 14% of weekly flights between London and Sofia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Athens (ATH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 10m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Sofia flights typically cost between £255 and £187 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £134 on British Airways (3 May-11 May).

Question 8

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Belgrade (BEG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £186.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Air Serbia and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 45m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Sofia is about 1267 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £48 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and LOT, starting at £111 and £142 round-trip. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £44. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Bulgaria Air, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia for a low price.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia is 7 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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia (average of £79). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £179). 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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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.

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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).

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia? While on average our users pay £188, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £81. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Sofia), is priced around £136.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia check out the most popular airlines for this route: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa or British Airways.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 20

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Sofia (SOF) if they book a flight to Sofia from London Heathrow. On average, Sofia has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 6 airlines. Sofia is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Sofia’s city center.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Sofia?

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Sofia?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sofia from Heathrow today with Cheapflights!

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Sofia?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Heathrow to Sofia by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Sofia with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Sofia from Heathrow? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Sofia become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£134
One-way from	£65
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£225
Good round-trip deal	£183 or less
Good one-way deal	£84 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Wizz Air	Cheapest£48	Average£156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Wizz Air flights
British Airways	Cheapest£111	Average£214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
LOT	Cheapest£142	Average£223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LOT flights
Bulgaria Air	Cheapest£153	Average£230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Bulgaria Air flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£154	Average£224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£167	Average£202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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