Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Budapest and Sofia?

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The flight distance between Budapest and Sofia is 620 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Budapest and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ryanair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Dublin, Manchester, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Athens, Barcelona, Paris, Bristol, Milan, Glasgow, Rome, Lisbon, Toronto, Amsterdam, Berlin, Birmingham, Thessaloniki, Palma, Majorca, Tenerife.

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, Dublin, Athens, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Toronto, Bristol, Liverpool, Montreal, Tel Aviv, Prague, Malta, Glasgow, Riga, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Lisbon.

Question 6

What airports are near Budapest?

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The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Debrecen International, Oradea International, Hévíz–Balaton, Osijek, Arad International.

Question 7

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 8

What buses and trains depart from Budapest?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Budapest, including Flibco.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Budapest and Sofia?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Budapest and Sofia thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Budapest and Sofia can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Budapest and Sofia?

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Currently, you can fly between Budapest and Sofia with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Budapest and Sofia?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Budapest 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 13

What flights operate between Budapest and Sofia?

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Traveling between Budapest 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 14

How many airports are there near Budapest?

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There are a number of airports in and around Budapest. The main one is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International and other nearby airports include Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Debrecen International, Oradea International, Hévíz–Balaton, Osijek, Arad International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sofia?

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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 16

Is it possible to reach Budapest by bus or train?

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Yes, Budapest has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Budapest, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest 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 Budapest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest 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 19

What time do flights between Budapest 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 Budapest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Budapest and Sofia arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£159
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£49
Cheapest round-trip	£55
Average round-trip	£143
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	Yes	0 0
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	Yes	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	No visa required
Additional information	Masks not required in public

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	No visa required

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