Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Bucharest takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sofia and Bucharest?

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The flight distance between Sofia and Bucharest is 301 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Varna, Eindhoven, Brussels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Athens, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Madrid, Frankfurt, Larnaca, Erbil.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Tel Aviv, Cluj-Napoca, Edinburgh, Manchester, Timișoara, Chișinău, Prague, Eindhoven, Glasgow, Athens, Paris, Milan, Budapest, Oradea, Barcelona, Dublin.

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, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 7

What airports are near Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Bucharest is Henri Coandă International. It is also served by Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sofia and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Bucharest with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Turkish Airlines, Tarom.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia and Bucharest, 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 Sofia and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sofia and Bucharest, 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 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 12

How many airports are there near Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Bucharest. The main one is Henri Coandă International and other nearby airports include Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Bucharest 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 14

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

Question 15

What time do flights between Sofia and Bucharest 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 16

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£73
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£131
Cheapest round-trip	£128
Average round-trip	£180
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Express Bus 783 to city center	25-40 min	lei 4 – lei 8; single trip or day pass; pay with contactless or STB card	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Night Bus N783	30-50 min	lei 4 – lei 8; same fare as daytime bus	every 40 min overnight (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals
Taxi (official airport rank)	20-45 min	lei 50 – lei 100; metered; use official taxi kiosks in arrivals	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Bolt (ride-hailing)	20-45 min	lei 40 – lei 90; app-based; prices vary with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app users seeking flexibility
Uber (ride-hailing)	20-45 min	lei 45 – lei 95; app-based; prices vary with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	international travelers
Private transfer (pre-booked)	20-45 min	lei 100 – lei 200; fixed price; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental car	20-45 min	lei 100 – lei 250; per day; varies by vehicle and provider	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Tarom	---	---	1	1	---	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	1	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Tarom	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Bulgaria Air	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Tarom	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Tarom	ROT	RO	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	3°C	-2°C
February	6°C	0°C
March	12°C	3°C
April	17°C	7°C
May	22°C	12°C
June	27°C	17°C
July	30°C	19°C
August	31°C	19°C
September	25°C	15°C
October	17°C	10°C
November	11°C	5°C
December	5°C	0°C

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