Cheap flights from Penang To Sofia from £403

Cheap flights from Penang To Sofia from £403

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Penang PENSofia SOF
£403
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Wed, Apr 22
Penang PENSofia SOF
£403
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Penang PENSofia SOF
£421
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Penang PENSofia SOF
£437
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Penang PENSofia SOF
£440
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3 stops
Fri, Apr 24
Penang PENSofia SOF
£464
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
Penang PENSofia SOF
£898
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
Penang PENSofia SOF
£911
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
Penang PENSofia SOF
£914
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
Penang PENSofia SOF
£928
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
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£938
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Thu, Apr 23 – Tue, Apr 28
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£952
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£403

Cheapest round-trip

£898

Average round-trip

£958

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Penang International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
385
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Penang to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
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
11 Apr
99%
9°C2°C
18 Apr
14°C4°C
Sunday
12 Apr
13°C1°C
19 Apr
84%
17°C5°C
Monday
13 Apr
15°C3°C
20 Apr
75%
17°C6°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
83%
15°C6°C
21 Apr
89%
18°C8°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
85%
16°C7°C
22 Apr
79%
17°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
9°C7°C
23 Apr
9°C3°C
Friday
17 Apr
13°C6°C
24 Apr
81%
14°C1°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Wizz Air. Penang and Sofia have 385 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai.
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 Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
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 Penang and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Sofia with AirAsia, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang 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 Penang and Sofia?
Traveling between Penang 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 Penang?
There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah
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 Penang and Sofia depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Sofia arrive?
What time do flights between Penang and Sofia depart?
What time do flights between Penang and Sofia arrive?

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