Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Athens takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sofia and Athens?

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The flight distance between Sofia and Athens is 531 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Reykjavik, Barcelona, Lisbon, Montreal, Copenhagen, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Tenerife, Vienna, Malta, Málaga, Palma, Majorca, Tallinn.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Thessaloniki, Larnaca, Manchester, Heraklion, Dublin, Santorini, Chania, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Vienna, Mykonos, Brussels, Toronto, Reykjavik, Alexandroupoli, Chios, Birmingham, Bristol, Corfu.

Question 6

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, Plovdiv, Niš Constantine the Great.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Sofia?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Sofia, including Union Ivkoni.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Sofia and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Athens with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia and Athens, 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 13

What flights operate between Sofia and Athens?

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Traveling between Sofia and Athens, 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 14

How many airports are there near Sofia?

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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, Plovdiv, Niš Constantine the Great

Question 15

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Sofia by bus or train?

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Yes, Sofia has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Sofia, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

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

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Athens 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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

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

Question 20

What time do flights between Sofia and Athens 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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£19
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£34
Cheapest round-trip	£38
Average round-trip	£64
Nonstop flights in January	£53 – £124

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
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	Yes	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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