Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Athens to Sofia?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Sofia takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Athens and Sofia?

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The flight distance between Athens and Sofia is 531 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia?

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Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aegean, Bulgaria Air, SKY express.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Varna, Eindhoven, Edinburgh, Brussels, Prague, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Madrid, Milan, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Dortmund, Warsaw.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Athens?

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Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 8

What airports are near Sofia?

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The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Athens and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Athens and Sofia with Ryanair, Aegean, Wizz Air, SKY express, Turkish Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Athens and Sofia?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Sofia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Athens and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Athens and Sofia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos

Question 13

How many airports are there near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Athens and Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Athens and Sofia arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£59
Cheapest round-trip	£115
Average round-trip	£155
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Nonstop flights in September	£59 – £280

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line M4	18-25 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	fast and affordable
Bus 84 to Orlov Most	30-45 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 384 to Central Railway Station	25-40 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to trains
Taxi	15-35 min	BGN 15 – BGN 25; metered; approx. $8–14 USD	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Bolt, Spark)	15-35 min	BGN 12 – BGN 22; varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	15-35 min	BGN 40 – BGN 70; pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and comfort
Rental car	15-35 min	BGN 50 – BGN 100; per day; approx. $27–55 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Aegean	---	1	1	2	2	1	2
Bulgaria Air	---	1	1	2	2	1	2
SKY express	---	---	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Aegean	1	2	1	2	2	1	1
Bulgaria Air	1	2	1	1	1	---	1
SKY express	1	---	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Aegean	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	---	1	---	---
SKY express	1	---	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	3°C	-4°C
February	6°C	-2°C
March	10°C	1°C
April	15°C	4°C
May	19°C	8°C
June	24°C	12°C
July	28°C	14°C
August	28°C	15°C
September	23°C	11°C
October	16°C	6°C
November	11°C	2°C
December	5°C	-1°C

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