Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Sofia typically takes around 3 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 12 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Sofia, with an average of around 3 to 4 flights per day, operated by, among others, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Sofia are operated by, among others, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) and PLL LOT (via Warsaw). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Sofia operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Sofia there are on average around 3 to 4 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Sofia?

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From London to Sofia there are around 25 to 26 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Sofia usually departs at 05:55. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Sofia.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Sofia usually departs at 21:40. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Sofia are most frequently searched for travel in July, September and October. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 10

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Sofia, departures on Monday, Thursday and Friday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 11

Which airports near Sofia are frequently chosen as a destination?

Accepted Answer

If you want to travel to Sofia, Plovdiv may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Sofia Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 30/07/26 2 Stopovers (MXP, NAP) W46302, FR5972, W44370 27h 15min	Return -	Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair		£78
London Sofia	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W46304, W64352 12h 35min	Return 16/08/26 1 Stopover (FCO) W64315, W46001 15h 35min	Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air	?	£181
London Sofia Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (FCO) W46006, W64316 06h 25min	Return 16/08/26 1 Stopover (FCO) W64315, W46001 15h 35min	Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air		£194
Best option London Sofia	Outbound 08/08/26 direct W64302 03h 15min	Return 16/08/26 1 Stopover (FCO) FB0449, W46003 08h 15min	Wizz Air		£313
London Sofia	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0433, LX1390 15h 40min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1391, LX0432 08h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines		£328
London Sofia	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) U28309, FR3400 27h 45min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR3401, U28308 15h 25min	easyJet, Ryanair	?	£213
London Sofia	Outbound 20/07/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0339, LX1390 14h 10min	Return 18/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1391, LX0326 06h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	£229
London Sofia	Outbound 22/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0280, LO0635 05h 45min	Return 19/08/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0634, LO0281 16h 35min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		£272
London Sofia	Outbound 22/07/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2477, LH1706 04h 50min	Return 17/08/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1705, LH2484 05h 15min	Lufthansa	?	£283
London Sofia	Outbound 22/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0280, LO0635 05h 45min	Return 19/08/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0636, LO0281 05h 55min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		£283

Cheapest outbound flight from	77,99 £
Outbound and return from	180,65 £
Flight duration	min. 03:00 / max. 03:15
Return flight duration	min. 03:00/ max. 03:35
Distance	2025 km
Flights per week	47
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Sofia (SOF)
Destination country	Flights to Bulgaria
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - Bulgaria

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