Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and SOF:
Frankfurt Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is Rs72,778. A return fare right now is Rs162,546. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to SOF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sofia in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to SOF around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without experiencing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).