Travelling from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
Your NUE to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and maybe even some other great corners of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers NUE to SOF flights, with 78.38% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between NUE and SOF:
Frankfurt Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport flight is Rs5,744. A round-trip fare right now is Rs11,209. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from NUE to SOF, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NUE to SOF.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
When it comes to Nuremberg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.86% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Nuremberg Airport from central Nuremberg, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours.
Searching for a handy hotel near NUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're coming in on a late Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sofia in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NUE to SOF sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are highlights.