Cheap flights from Beijing To Sofia from £351

Cheap flights from Beijing To Sofia from £351

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£351
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 8
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£379
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 7
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£380
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 8
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£381
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£409
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 10
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£455
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 11
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£767
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£768
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Sat, Jul 11 – Thu, Jul 16
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£784
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 11
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£802
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£803
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£827
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£351

Cheapest round-trip

£767

Average round-trip

£844

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

Getting from Sofia airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and taxi. Best value: Bus line 84.

Sofia is served by Sofia Airport (SOF), located approximately 10 km east of the city center. The airport offers several convenient airport transfers to city center destinations, including metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. The Sofia Metro provides a direct connection to the central railway station and key downtown areas, while buses offer a budget-friendly alternative. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available around the clock for door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

18-25 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fast and affordable

30-45 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trains

15-35 min

BGN 15 – BGN 25; metered; approx. $8–14 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

BGN 12 – BGN 22; varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-35 min

BGN 40 – BGN 70; pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

15-35 min

BGN 50 – BGN 100; per day; approx. $27–55 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in BGN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro tickets can be purchased at station vending machines or with contactless payment.
  • Use only official taxi companies with meters displayed; avoid unmarked vehicles.
  • Bus tickets must be validated on board; purchase from kiosks or the driver.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying To Sofia

Depart from
Beijing Capital International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
222
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sofia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-4°C
February6°C-2°C
March10°C1°C
April15°C4°C
May19°C8°C
June24°C12°C
July28°C15°C
August28°C15°C
September23°C11°C
October16°C6°C
November11°C2°C
December5°C-1°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
29°C15°C
4 Jul
17%
28°C14°C
Sunday
28 Jun
29°C15°C
5 Jul
57%
26°C14°C
Monday
29 Jun
31°C14°C
6 Jul
30°C12°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
17%
32°C16°C
7 Jul
31°C14°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
36%
32°C16°C
8 Jul
36%
31°C16°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
26°C14°C
9 Jul
57%
28°C13°C
Friday
3 Jul
25°C12°C
10 Jul
45%
22°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Sofia. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Hainan Airlines, and Ryanair. Beijing and Sofia have 222 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manchester, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Seoul, Xi'an, Chengdu, Tokyo, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Sydney, Istanbul, New York, Chongqing, Ulaanbaatar, Qingdao.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Varna, Eindhoven, Edinburgh, Athens, Brussels, Prague, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Madrid, Milan, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Dortmund.
Which airports are there in Beijing?
Beijing is mainly served by Beijing Capital International. But there are other airports nearby, including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning.
What airports are near Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
Which airlines fly between Beijing and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Beijing and Sofia with Air China, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Hainan Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Beijing and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Beijing 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.
What flights operate between Beijing and Sofia?
Traveling between Beijing 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.
How many airports are there near Beijing?
There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning
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What time do flights between Beijing and Sofia depart?
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