Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Stockholm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ARN to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ARN and SOF:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport flight is Rs17,302. A return fare is currently Rs41,885. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ARN to SOF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ARN to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
73.1% of flights taking off from Stockholm Arlanda Airport reach their destination on time.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ARN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sofia in April.
When booking your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ARN 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
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.