Cheap flights from Chengdu To Sofia from £257

Cheap flights from Chengdu To Sofia from £257

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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£257
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£260
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£260
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£264
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£275
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£282
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£631
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£634
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£638
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£640
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£644
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Chengdu CTUSofia SOF
£677
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£631

Average round-trip

£741

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Wizz AirWZZW6No
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

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
11 Jul
29°C10°C
18 Jul
57%
29°C14°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C14°C
19 Jul
17%
31°C15°C
Monday
13 Jul
17%
25°C12°C
20 Jul
60%
33°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29°C12°C
21 Jul
75%
25°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
31°C15°C
22 Jul
27°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
59%
29°C14°C
23 Jul
32°C14°C
Friday
17 Jul
59%
29°C14°C
24 Jul
35°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, or Chengdu Shuangliu International when they travel from Chengdu to Sofia. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Air China, Wizz Air, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Chengdu and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chengdu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chengdu and Shanghai, Manchester, Beijing, Bangkok, Lhasa, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Kunming, Osaka, Singapore, Hangzhou, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Bali, Auckland, Zhangjiajie.
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.
What airports are near Chengdu?
The main airport in Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International. It is also served by Chengdu Shuangliu International, Mianyang Nanjiao, Nanchong Gaoping, Yibin Caiba, Luzhou Yunlong.
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 Chengdu and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Chengdu and Sofia with Ryanair, Air China, Wizz Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chengdu and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chengdu 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 Chengdu and Sofia?
Traveling between Chengdu 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 Chengdu?
There are a number of airports in and around Chengdu. The main one is Chengdu Shuangliu International and other nearby airports include Chengdu Shuangliu International, Mianyang Nanjiao, Nanchong Gaoping, Yibin Caiba, Luzhou Yunlong
How many airports are there near Sofia?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chengdu and Sofia depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chengdu and Sofia arrive?
What time do flights between Chengdu and Sofia depart?
What time do flights between Chengdu and Sofia arrive?

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