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Cheap flights from Cologne to Sofia

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11 Sep – 16 Sep

Cologne CGN ⇄ Sofia SOF · Nights: 5

from £88

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16 Sep – 23 Sep

Cologne CGN ⇄ Sofia SOF · Nights: 7

from £88

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Direct

9 Sep – 16 Sep

Cologne CGN ⇄ Sofia SOF · Nights: 7

from £94

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Ways to fly from Cologne to Sofia

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Cheap one-way

£41

Ryanair

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Cheap direct return

£159

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Key info about flying to Sofia

Depart from

Cologne Bonn Airport

Arrive to

Sofia

Flights per week

320

Flight distance

1532 km

Worth visiting

Rila Monastery

Airlines that fly from Cologne to Sofia

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

RyanairWizz AirEurowingsLufthansaAustrian Airlines

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

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cologne to Sofia in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Ryanair
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Ryanair
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Ryanair
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Ryanair
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

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°C14°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
258
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
8 Aug
33°C18°C
15 Aug
35°C14°C
Sunday
9 Aug
33°C18°C
16 Aug
17%
35°C17°C
Monday
10 Aug
33°C17°C
17 Aug
37°C18°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
35°C16°C
18 Aug
27°C17°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
37°C18°C
19 Aug
31°C13°C
Thursday
13 Aug
35°C17°C
20 Aug
34°C14°C
Friday
14 Aug
33°C14°C
21 Aug
36°C15°C
The distance between Cologne and Sofia is 1532 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines. Cologne and Sofia have 320 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cologne and Sofia takes around 2.4 hours.

What is the flight distance between Cologne and Sofia?

The flight distance between Cologne and Sofia is 1532 km.

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

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

What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Amman, Tirana, Tehran, Baku, Vienna, Jeddah, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Glasgow, Antalya, Sarajevo, Barcelona, Dubai, Zagreb, Hurghada, Cairo.

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 Cologne?

The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Frankfurt–Hahn, Luxembourg, Dortmund.

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 Cologne and Sofia?

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

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cologne 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.

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