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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £119.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Sofia on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Sofia?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 43m.

How popular is this Manchester to Sofia flight route?

Flights from Manchester to Sofia have been viewed 49 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Sofia?

Departing from Manchester to Sofia will take you 9h 30m. The distance from Manchester to Sofia is about 1384 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

easyJet, at £28, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Sofia.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ryanair and KLM. easyJet is 86% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for easyJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £52. Users have also found prices from £57 and £100 on Ryanair and KLM, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Manchester to Sofia?

On average you can expect to pay £129 for a flight from Manchester to Sofia. The cheapest flight overall is £60 while the most popular route, (Manchester - Sofia) is currently priced at £78.

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

Consider Lufthansa, Ryanair or easyJet when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Manchester to Sofia.

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

When flying from Manchester to Sofia, 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 Manchester to Sofia that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Sofia?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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.

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Wed 15/409:00

MAN

SOF

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 22/405:45

SOF

MAN

1 stop8h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/3£78

Sun 8/319:55

MAN

SOF

1 stop13h 55m

Ryanair

Thu 12/321:05

SOF

MAN

1 stop13h 55m

Ryanair

Deal found 28/2£79

Fri 17/420:25

MAN

SOF

1 stop11h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/405:45

SOF

MAN

1 stop11h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3£80

Wed 15/409:00

MAN

SOF

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 29/405:45

SOF

MAN

1 stop8h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/3£82

Sat 21/306:25

MAN

SOF

1 stop14h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 30/305:45

SOF

MAN

1 stop6h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3£87

Sat 14/310:25

MAN

SOF

1 stop9h 15m

Ryanair

Sat 21/310:35

SOF

MAN

1 stop6h 10m

Ryanair

Deal found 4/3£90

Sun 15/306:20

MAN

SOF

1 stop10h 30m

Ryanair

Fri 20/307:20

SOF

MAN

1 stop12h 05m

Ryanair

Deal found 28/2£92

Mon 9/313:35

MAN

SOF

1 stop8h 35m

Ryanair

Mon 16/309:25

SOF

MAN

1 stop7h 15m

Ryanair

Deal found 2/3£94

Tue 14/420:35

MAN

SOF

1 stop13h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 21/421:35

SOF

MAN

1 stop17h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/2£95

Sat 18/418:20

MAN

SOF

1 stop12h 00m

Ryanair

Sat 25/410:20

SOF

MAN

1 stop8h 00m

Ryanair

Deal found 4/3£97

Wed 22/417:50

MAN

SOF

1 stop15h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/405:45

SOF

MAN

1 stop6h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3£98

Fri 20/314:10

MAN

SOF

1 stop7h 25m

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MAN

1 stop6h 10m

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Deal found 1/3£99

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Round-trip from	£78
One-way from	£45
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MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Wed 10/6

13:55-18:55

1 stop27h 00m

Sofia

Mon 15/6

13:45-10:50

1 stop23h 05m

£276

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Fri 8/5

11:55-12:30

1 stop22h 35m

Sofia

Sun 10/5

18:45-10:50

1 stop18h 05m

£276

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Sat 6/6

23:30-15:00

1 stop13h 30m

Sofia

Sun 14/6

15:50-09:35

1 stop19h 45m

£280

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Fri 24/7

06:55-18:25

2 stops9h 30m

Sofia

Tue 28/7

19:25-23:15

1 stop5h 50m

£291

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Mon 23/3

11:30-12:05

1 stop22h 35m

Sofia

Wed 25/3

14:10-13:10

1 stop25h 00m

£293

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Thu 16/4

13:55-12:20

1 stop20h 25m

Sofia

Thu 23/4

19:55-10:50

1 stop16h 55m

£298

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Thu 12/3

06:30-11:50

Nonstop3h 20m

£53

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Sun 22/3

06:30-11:50

Nonstop3h 20m

£55

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Wed 6/5

20:10-18:55

2 stops20h 45m

£64

ManchesterSofia

MAN - SOF

MANSOF

Manchester

Wed 25/3

08:45-23:35

1 stop12h 50m

£66

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Sofia, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sofia (average of £42). Flying from Manchester to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £182). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Ryanair, andeasyJet from Manchester to Sofia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Ryanair

6.9

Okay

5,286 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

easyJet

6.9

Okay

1,879 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,828 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,465 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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How popular is this Manchester to Sofia flight route?
Flights from Manchester to Sofia have been viewed 49 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Sofia?
Departing from Manchester to Sofia will take you 9h 30m. The distance from Manchester to Sofia is about 1384 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Sofia round-trip?
easyJet, at £28, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manchester to Sofia.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ryanair and KLM. easyJet is 86% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Sofia one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for easyJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £52. Users have also found prices from £57 and £100 on Ryanair and KLM, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Manchester to Sofia?
On average you can expect to pay £129 for a flight from Manchester to Sofia. The cheapest flight overall is £60 while the most popular route, (Manchester - Sofia) is currently priced at £78.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Sofia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Sofia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Sofia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Sofia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sofia (average of £42). Flying from Manchester to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £182). 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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easyJet	Cheapest£28	Average£119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
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KLM	Cheapest£152	Average£239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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TUI Airways	Cheapest£218	Average£298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TUI Airways flights

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