Cheap flights to Sofia
Most flights arrive at Sofia Airport, located just 7 km from the center of the Bulgarian capital. The route network covers dozens of destinations, providing steady connections to major European transport hubs. The highest number of flights operate from Frankfurt am Main (81 flights per week), London (72 flights), and Istanbul (70 flights). A significant flow of passengers also arrives from Athens and Tel Aviv.
Currently, 46 carriers provide air service to the city, including both low-cost and legacy airlines. The leaders in the number of scheduled departures are Wizz Air, the national carrier Bulgaria Air, and Germany's Lufthansa. Below on this page, you will find information cards for various departure cities. Use them to quickly find suitable tickets and check the current schedule for your preferred dates.
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Flight insights to Sofia
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Sofia — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Sofia come from Frankfurt am Main, London and Istanbul. Frankfurt am Main leads with around 81 flights a week.
- Frankfurt am Main81 flights/week
- London72 flights/week
- Istanbul70 flights/week
- Tel Aviv60 flights/week
- Athens60 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Sofia depart from Germany, Italy and Spain. Germany alone accounts for about 16% of all direct routes.
- Germanyavg $48
- Italyavg $26
- Spainavg $40
- Turkeyavg $72
- United Kingdomavg $65
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Sofia range from London at $33 to Tel Aviv at $78 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $68
- Londonfrom $33
- Istanbulfrom $56
- Tel Avivfrom $78
- Athensfrom $62
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Sofia from right now are Milan from $13, Bari from $14 and Krakow from $14.
Popular departure cities to Sofia
Germany
United Kingdom
Turkey
Israel
Greece
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
France
Poland
Spain
Italy
Spain
Serbia
Italy
Czech Republic
Switzerland
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Belgium
Turkey
Germany
Romania
Netherlands
Switzerland
France
Spain
Spain
Germany
Italy
France
Cyprus
United Arab Emirates
Germany
Qatar
Bulgaria
Poland
Moldova
Latvia
Italy
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Spain
Germany
Portugal
Germany
Morocco
Italy
Italy
United Kingdom
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Turkey
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CroatiaFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Sofia?
- The most popular routes to the Bulgarian capital are Frankfurt am Main (81 flights per week), London (72 flights), and Istanbul (70 flights). A high flight frequency is also recorded from Athens and Tel Aviv, with 60 flights per week from each.
- How many airlines fly to Sofia?
- Regular air service is maintained by 46 airlines. The largest carriers offering the highest number of flights are Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, as well as Austrian and Turkish Airlines.
- Which airports handle flights to Sofia?
- All international and domestic flights are handled by Sofia Airport. It is a modern hub that is very conveniently located — just 7 kilometers from the city center.
- From how many cities can you fly to Sofia?
- The route network includes many destinations, with 15 cities ranking in the top for the number of weekly flights. This list includes both key European metropolises and other Bulgarian cities, such as Varna.
- How to find cheap flights to Sofia?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to check flights from budget airlines like the aforementioned Wizz Air or EasyJet. Purchasing tickets several months before your trip and choosing mid-week dates will also help you save significantly on your flight.