Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Sofia takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Heraklion and Sofia?

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The flight distance between Heraklion and Sofia is 832 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Heraklion and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bulgaria Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and Athens, Thessaloniki, London, Larnaca, Berlin, Vienna, Dublin, Munich, Brussels, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Paris, Manchester, Milan, Tirana, Budapest, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Stuttgart.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Dublin, Athens, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Toronto, Bristol, Liverpool, Montreal, Tel Aviv, Prague, Malta, Budapest, Glasgow, Riga, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Barcelona.

Question 6

What airports are near Heraklion?

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The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 7

What airports are near Sofia?

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The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Heraklion and Sofia?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Heraklion and Sofia thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Heraklion and Sofia can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Heraklion and Sofia?

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Currently, you can fly between Heraklion and Sofia with Ryanair, Aegean, Wizz Air, SKY Express, Austrian Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Heraklion and Sofia?

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

Question 12

What flights operate between Heraklion and Sofia?

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Traveling between Heraklion 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

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There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public

Question 14

How many airports are there near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Sofia depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Heraklion and Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Heraklion and Sofia arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£85
Cheapest round-trip	£135
Average round-trip	£179
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in September	£87 – £87

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
SKY Express	SEH	GQ	No	0 0
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	No	Opens 45 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required

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