Cheap flights from Columbus To Sofia from £347

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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£347
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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£405
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£418
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£427
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 22
Columbus LCKSofia SOF
£447
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Mon, Jun 22
Columbus LCKSofia SOF
£475
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Sun, Jun 21 – Fri, Jun 26
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£769
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Mon, Jun 22 – Fri, Jun 26
Columbus LCKSofia SOF
£791
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Tue, Jun 16 – Mon, Jun 22
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£799
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3 stops
Sun, Jun 21 – Thu, Jun 25
Columbus CMHSofia SOF
£827
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Mon, Jun 22 – Thu, Jun 25
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£846
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Mon, Jun 22 – Thu, Jun 25
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£347

Cheapest round-trip

£769

Average round-trip

£882

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Air FranceAFRAFNo

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
23 May
99%
19°C11°C
30 May
88%
22°C12°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
21°C11°C
31 May
89%
25°C12°C
Monday
25 May
89%
23°C9°C
1 Jun
79%
27°C13°C
Tuesday
26 May
89%
20°C11°C
2 Jun
86%
28°C14°C
Wednesday
27 May
81%
24°C10°C
3 Jun
75%
28°C15°C
Thursday
28 May
88%
24°C11°C
4 Jun
84%
23°C14°C
Friday
29 May
85%
22°C14°C
5 Jun
86%
21°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Sofia. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, and Air France. Columbus and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
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 Columbus and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Sofia with Ryanair, Wizz Air, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Sofia?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and Sofia depart?
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