Cheap flights from Helsinki to Sofia

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Cheapest

Fri, 6 Nov

Helsinki HEL → Sofia SOF

from £68

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1 stop

Thu, 29 Oct

Helsinki HEL → Sofia SOF

from £75

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1 stop

Wed, 4 Nov

Helsinki HEL → Sofia SOF

from £82

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Ways to fly from Helsinki to Sofia

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£68

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Key info about flying to Sofia

Depart from

Helsinki

Arrive to

Sofia

Flights per week

400

Worth visiting

Rila Monastery

Airlines that fly from Helsinki to Sofia

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

FinnairRyanairLufthansaWizz AirSAS

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

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
256
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
17%
26°C13°C
17 Oct
48%
9°C8°C
Sunday
11 Oct
74%
19°C13°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C8°C
Monday
12 Oct
89%
12°C9°C
19 Oct
18%
17°C11°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
45%
13°C5°C
20 Oct
18°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
12°C5°C
21 Oct
11%
18°C8°C
Thursday
15 Oct
15°C4°C
22 Oct
20°C8°C
Friday
16 Oct
15°C5°C
23 Oct
11%
19°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Finnair, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and SAS. Helsinki and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.

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 Helsinki?

The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.

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 Helsinki and Sofia?

Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Sofia with Finnair, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, SAS.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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 Helsinki and Sofia?

Traveling between Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala

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 Helsinki and Sofia depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki and Sofia arrive?

What time do flights between Helsinki and Sofia depart?

What time do flights between Helsinki and Sofia arrive?

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