Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Sofia takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Madrid and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Madrid and Sofia is 2249 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Madrid and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, Glasgow, Bristol, Tenerife, Belfast, Birmingham, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Milan, Newcastle upon Tyne, Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

Accepted Answer

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, Milan, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Dortmund, Warsaw.

Question 6

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 7

What airports are near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Madrid and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Sofia with Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Europa.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid 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 10

What flights operate between Madrid and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Madrid 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 11

How many airports are there near Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid

Question 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid 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 Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid 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.

Question 15

What time do flights between Madrid 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 Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Madrid 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	£31
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£67
Cheapest round-trip	£71
Average round-trip	£119
Nonstop flights in September	£31 – £220

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line M4	18-25 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	fast and affordable
Bus 84 to Orlov Most	30-45 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 384 to Central Railway Station	25-40 min	BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to trains
Taxi	15-35 min	BGN 15 – BGN 25; metered; approx. $8–14 USD	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Bolt, Spark)	15-35 min	BGN 12 – BGN 22; varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	15-35 min	BGN 40 – BGN 70; pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and comfort
Rental car	15-35 min	BGN 50 – BGN 100; per day; approx. $27–55 USD	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Wizz Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Ryanair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Iberia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Wizz Air	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Ryanair	---	---	1	1	---	1	---
Iberia Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	---	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Wizz Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Ryanair	---	1	1	1	---	1	---
Iberia Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Bulgaria Air	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	3°C	-4°C
February	6°C	-2°C
March	10°C	1°C
April	15°C	4°C
May	19°C	8°C
June	24°C	12°C
July	28°C	14°C
August	28°C	15°C
September	23°C	11°C
October	16°C	6°C
November	11°C	2°C
December	5°C	-1°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No

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