Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is eight hours ahead of Calgary and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up 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 YYC to SOF flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Rs62,088 is the best price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs146,312. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YYC to SOF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC's address is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, data shows 65.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near YYC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YYC to SOF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another favourite destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without visiting Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
