Flights from London Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport Airport (SOF)

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Returns from £113.02

One-way from £67.98

Airliners including British Airways, American Airlines and Bulgaria Air all offer direct flights between London Heathrow to Sofia. When travelling from London Heathrow you will cover about 1,268 miles before you reach Sofia. This journey will take 3 Hours 13 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Sofia please note the time difference, the time zone at Sofia is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Heathrow.

Please see below the airlines that fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sofia (SOF) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Bulgaria Air101011108:4517:45VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111010009:0014:15VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines111010012:0016:20VIEW FLIGHTS

Bulgaria Air is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 5 a week with times that vary between 08:45 and 17:45.

To book your flight you can visit Bulgaria Air on their website air.bg. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA890
16:20
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA6796
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Bulgaria AirFB852
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Tuesday
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA6796
British AirwaysBA890
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Wednesday
09:00
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA890
14:10
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA6796
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
Bulgaria AirFB852
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Friday
14:15
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA6796
British AirwaysBA890
17:45
AirlineFlight  No
Bulgaria AirFB852
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Saturday
12:55
AirlineFlight  No
Bulgaria AirFB852
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Sunday
08:45
AirlineFlight  No
Bulgaria AirFB852
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Flights to Sofia are also available from airports close to London Heathrow. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Birmingham to Sofia 03 Hours 21 Minutes
Bristol to Sofia 03 Hours 23 Minutes
London Gatwick to Sofia 03 Hours 11 Minutes
Liverpool to Sofia 03 Hours 28 Minutes
Luton to Sofia 03 Hours 13 Minutes
Manchester to Sofia 03 Hours 26 Minutes
London Stansted to Sofia 03 Hours 11 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Sofia SOF?
The cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Sofia SOF is £67.98 ($83 €80.66)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Sofia SOF?
The cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Sofia SOF is £113.02 ($138 €134.10)
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Flight Info FAQ - London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF)

Who flies from London to Sofia?
The following airlines fly from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF): American Airlines, British Airways, Bulgaria Air.
How far is the flight from London to Sofia?
The flight from London to Sofia is 2,040KM or 1,268 miles.
How long does the flight from London to Sofia to take?
The flight from London to Sofia takes 3 Hours 13 Minutes.

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