Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Warsaw and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from WAW to SOF start from 10:50 — the earliest with LOT - Polish Airlines. The last departure is at 14:50 with LOT - Polish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your WAW to SOF flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Sofia (and then seeing more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 81.42% of services arriving as planned, LOT - Polish Airlines has the best on-time performance for WAW to SOF flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, Rs14,508 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs44,443. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from WAW to SOF by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Of all flights departing from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% land on time at their destination.
Frederic Chopin Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near WAW? If you're catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Explore without limits with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to explore Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from WAW to SOF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to explore other parts of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading sights. 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).