Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport.
The timezone in Valencia is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.
Every week, there are six Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to VLC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Valencia (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates SOF to VLC flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SOF and VLC include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
Right now, Rs12,104 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs26,869. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SOF to VLC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SOF to VLC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, data shows 66.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
Reserve a hotel near VLC if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Valencia Airport rental car and discover Valencia and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Valencia Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
From Valencia Airport, Valencia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Valencia. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you want to visit Valencia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to VLC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Valencia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north of Valencia, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, consider Salamanca, about 483 kilometres west of Valencia. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.