Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Basel is one hour behind Sofia and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from SOF to BSL start from 07:25 — the earliest with Wizz Air. The last service of the day is at 14:20 with Wizz Air. In total, there are four weekly Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SOF to BSL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Basel (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss offered by this airline.
Wizz Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Wizz Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SOF to BSL flights, with 87.1% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the top stopovers between SOF and BSL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Currently, Rs6,728 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs18,276. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from SOF to BSL, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SOF to BSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights that depart Sofia Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're coming in on a late Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near BSL:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Basel based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SOF to BSL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
