Travelling from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mykonos.
To ensure you catch your JMK to SOF flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JMK and SOF:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport flight is Rs20,781. A return fare right now is Rs61,564. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from JMK to SOF, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport.
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Handy information about Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Mikonos Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from JMK arrive at their destination as scheduled 90.0% of the time.
Mikonos Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Mykonos. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JMK? If you've booked an early flight from Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel close to SOF if you're on a late Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Sofia Airport about one week before you set off.
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.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sofia. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Mikonos Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from JMK to SOF in January if you like 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 other parts of Bulgaria. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).