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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Sofia flights typically cost between £188 and £287 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £87 on Ryanair (11 Sept–25 Sept).

Question 1

How often are flights from London to Sofia delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between London and Sofia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Sofia flights typically cost between £188 and £287 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £87 on Ryanair (11 Sept–25 Sept).

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from London to Sofia?

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Departing from London to Sofia will take you 3h. The distance from London to Sofia is about 1249 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at £41, Ryanair will fly you from London to Sofia and back. In addition to Ryanair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Wizz Air and easyJet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £43 and £57, respectively. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Wizz Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £17. Users have also found prices from £23 and £25 on easyJet and Ryanair, respectively.

Question 9

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

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The price you pay for your flight from London to Sofia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Sofia (average of £75). Flying from London to Sofia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £258). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Sofia?

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

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from London to Sofia

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The most flights from LON to SOF are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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 15

What are the most popular routes from London to Sofia?

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While some choose either London Heathrow - Sofia or London Luton - Sofia, London Stansted - Sofia is the most popular route from London to Sofia.

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from London to Sofia?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from London to Sofia? While on average our users pay £251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £94. The most popular route (London Stansted - Sofia), is priced around £42.

Question 17

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

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The most popular airlines flying from London to Sofia are Wizz Air, Ryanair and Bulgaria Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from London to Sofia by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 19

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

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For a flight from London to Sofia, you will be flying into Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city. Sofia is the only Sofia airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from London per day. 8 airlines have flights to Sofia from London on a regular basis.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from London 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 London to Sofia.

Question 22

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 23

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from London to Sofia. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from London to Sofia for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from London to Sofia, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Sofia from London today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 27

What airports serve London to Sofia flights?

Accepted Answer

London is gifted with lots of possible airports that could serve your flights to Sofia. Some of the most popular London airports include London Stansted Airport (STN), Gatwick Airport (LGW), London City Airport (LCY), London Luton Airport (LTN), and more. These airports are some of the most popular in the UK and commonly sees some of the leading airlines fly through. Whereas your flight to Sofia from London will reach the main airport of Sofia, also known as Sofia International Airport (SOF.) The average flight time duration for a direct flight to Sofia averages at approximately 3h 5min. All of these airports are used by some of the top airlines on the market. You can choose from either direct flights or flights that require either one or two stopovers.

Question 28

Which airlines fly directly from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The average time for a direct flight to Sofia from London is around 3h 5min. You can find popular airlines flying the route like Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Iberia, and more. Direct flights are the most common and frequent flight that travel from London to Sofia. It is also the cheaper option of flight, even including flights that require either one or two stopovers. You can also find these popular flights fly routes that might possibly need a connecting flight. Your flight reaching Sofia will arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF) and depart from a number of London airports. The most popular option is either Gatwick Airport or Heathrow Airport.

Question 29

What are the stopover options between London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of popular stopover options when you’re flying to Sofia from London. Just some of these destinations include Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN), Eindhoven Airport (EIN), Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA), and more. Your stopover destination is dependent on a number of factors. Factors will include your chosen airline, when you travel, your departing airport, as well as much more. Your flight will always arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF) and will depart from a number of popular London Airports. Just some of these airports include Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), and more. Depending on your stopover option, your flight time duration will be highly influenced.

Question 30

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

If you are travelling to Sofia from London, you will need a valid passport but not a visa. A visa is not required, as long as you are travelling for either tourist or business purposes for no longer than 90 days within a 180-day duration. Your passport must be valid throughout your trip, as well as a remaining six months of validity from your entry into Sofia.

Round-trip from	£87
One-way from	£61
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£224
Good round-trip deal	£119 or less
Good one-way deal	£94 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ryanair	Cheapest£41	Average£141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ryanair flights
Wizz Air	Cheapest£43	Average£114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Wizz Air flights
easyJet	Cheapest£57	Average£119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
British Airways	Cheapest£112	Average£183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
LOT	Cheapest£142	Average£216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LOT flights
Bulgaria Air	Cheapest£147	Average£251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Bulgaria Air flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£153	Average£220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£167	Average£188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from London to Sofia by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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The most flights from LON to SOF are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

How often are flights from London to Sofia delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between London and Sofia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Bulgaria Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Sofia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Sofia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Sofia. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2026.

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

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