Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is eight hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ADL to SOF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between ADL and SOF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Rs428,991 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs432,926. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ADL to SOF, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 75.6% land on time at their destination.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ADL:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're coming in on a late Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SOF:
Explore without limits with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to SOF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another standout destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
