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

Q: How long does the flight from London to Sofia to take?

The flight from London to Sofia takes3 Hours 13 Minutes.

We've found the cheapest flights to Sofia

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.

Travellers planning to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Heathrow Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Sofia Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Sofia Airport.

Below are some options if you require transport to London Heathrow Airport:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Sofia Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Sofia Airport:

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

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Bulgaria Air	1	0	1	1	1	1	08:45	17:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	1	1	1	1	0	0	09:00	14:15	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	1	1	1	1	0	0	12:00	16:20	VIEW 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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

11:10

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA890

16:20

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6796

17:15

Airline	Flight No
Bulgaria Air	FB852

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Tuesday

12:00

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6796
British Airways	BA890

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Wednesday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA890

14:10

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6796

16:50

Airline	Flight No
Bulgaria Air	FB852

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Friday

14:15

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA6796
British Airways	BA890

17:45

Airline	Flight No
Bulgaria Air	FB852

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Saturday

12:55

Airline	Flight No
Bulgaria Air	FB852

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Sunday

08:45

Airline	Flight No
Bulgaria Air	FB852

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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

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Birmingham to Sofia	0		3 Hours 21 Minutes
Bristol to Sofia	0		3 Hours 23 Minutes
London Gatwick to Sofia	0		3 Hours 11 Minutes
Liverpool to Sofia	0		3 Hours 28 Minutes
Luton to Sofia	0		3 Hours 13 Minutes
Manchester to Sofia	0		3 Hours 26 Minutes
London Stansted to Sofia	0		3 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)

DIRECT British Airways

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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DIRECT British Airways

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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