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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

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
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
17°C4°C
2 May
12°C0°C
Sunday
26 Apr
20°C6°C
3 May
88%
17°C2°C
Monday
27 Apr
17°C5°C
4 May
88%
14°C7°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
88%
18°C4°C
5 May
78%
17°C9°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
86%
21°C6°C
6 May
76%
21°C9°C
Thursday
30 Apr
88%
15°C8°C
7 May
87%
24°C9°C
Friday
1 May
88%
9°C3°C
8 May
84%
17°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Sofia. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air. Johannesburg and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Sofia with Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Sofia?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Sofia depart?
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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Sofia arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Sofia depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Sofia arrive?

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