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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
Erbil International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
327
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Erbil to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
EurowingsEWGEWNo

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
254
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
77%
12°C3°C
21 Feb
89%
-2°C-8°C
Sunday
15 Feb
88%
12°C3°C
22 Feb
2°C-9°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
9°C1°C
23 Feb
6°C-3°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
81%
7°C1°C
24 Feb
73%
3°C-2°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
80%
5°C-1°C
25 Feb
6°C-3°C
Thursday
19 Feb
10°C-2°C
26 Feb
12°C0°C
Friday
20 Feb
80%
3°C-3°C
27 Feb
15°C2°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Eurowings. Erbil and Sofia have 327 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Helsinki, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Bristol, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Dubai, Oslo, Athens, Hamburg, Amman, Beirut.
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 Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
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 Erbil and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Erbil and Sofia with Ryanair, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Eurowings.
When’s the best time to travel between Erbil and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Erbil 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 Erbil and Sofia?
Traveling between Erbil 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 Erbil?
There are a number of airports in and around Erbil. The main one is Erbil International and other nearby airports include Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak
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 Erbil and Sofia depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Sofia arrive?
What time do flights between Erbil and Sofia depart?
What time do flights between Erbil and Sofia arrive?

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