Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Geneva.
Flights from GVA to SOF start from 08:20 — the earliest with Wizz Air. The latest departure is at 08:25 with Wizz Air. In total, there are 11 weekly Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your GVA to SOF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Wizz Air offers direct flights from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GVA and SOF:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Palese Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Rs19,494 is the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs48,372. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GVA to SOF.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of all flights leaving Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GVA:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sofia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another favourite destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without visiting Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
