Cheap flights from Beijing To Sofia from £294

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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£294
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Sun, May 31
Beijing PKXSofia SOF
£310
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Beijing PKXSofia SOF
£315
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Beijing PKXSofia SOF
£319
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£364
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1 stop
Mon, Jun 1
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£417
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£661
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£672
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£756
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Beijing PEKSofia SOF
£756
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
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£762
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£294

Cheapest round-trip

£661

Average round-trip

£811

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Sofia

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

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
9 May
89%
15°C11°C
16 May
83%
14°C9°C
Sunday
10 May
76%
21°C8°C
17 May
77%
14°C8°C
Monday
11 May
86%
23°C10°C
18 May
86%
17°C9°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
24°C10°C
19 May
69%
21°C7°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
18°C4°C
20 May
79%
19°C9°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
17°C8°C
21 May
86%
16°C7°C
Friday
15 May
79%
19°C6°C
22 May
85%
17°C5°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 Ryanair, Wizz Air, Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air China. Beijing and Sofia have 400 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, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
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 Ryanair, Wizz Air, Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China.
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, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe
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