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Travelers usually depart from Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Train Station, Sofia Bus and Coach Station Poduyane, or Sofia - Ovcha Kupel when they travel from Sofia to Athens. Book your trip to arrive at Athens International, Athens Train Station, Athens - Kifissos, Athens - Karolou, or Athens - Agias Annis. The distance between Sofia and Athens is 531 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, Aegean, and easyJet. Sofia and Athens have 300 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Peloponnese, and Acropolis of Athens.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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Aegean on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Sky Express on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Bulgaria Air on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Sofia to Athens
| 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 |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Greece COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Bulgaria can enter Greece, but there are restrictions.
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Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Greece in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Sofia to Athens?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Athens takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sofia and Athens?
The flight distance between Sofia and Athens is 531 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Athens?
Several carriers operate flights between Sofia and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bulgaria Air, Sky Express, Aegean.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
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.
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.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sofia and Athens?
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.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
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.
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