Flying from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF) taking off from here.
Book a direct Bucharest to Sofia Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. Travel from OTP to SOF on TAROM's 8:20am flight.
Your flight from Bucharest to SOF won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Take the express route from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF) can be booked from here.
When leaving from OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport with TAROM.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between OTP and SOF is TAROM.
TAROM ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Bucharest to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sofia Airport is Rs9,624. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs20,244. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Bucharest to SOF by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Bucharest to Sofia Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport (SOF). August is when most people visit Sofia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Lock in a Bucharest to SOF flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sofia to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sofia Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sofia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sofia right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Sofia Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Free Sofia Tour, Boyana Church and National Historical Museum are must-visits when exploring Sofia.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.
Stara Zagora is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 193 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
