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Sofia SOFBari BRISofia SOF

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Sofia SOFVienna VIEBudapest - Kelenföld

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£43

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Travelers usually depart from Sofia, Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Bus and Coach Station Poduyane, Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, or Sofia Train Station when they travel from Sofia to Budapest. Book your trip to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Budapest - Kelenföld, Budapest - Népliget, Budapest - Deli, or Budapest - Keleti. The distance between Sofia and Budapest is 620 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Aegean, and Turkish Airlines. Sofia and Budapest have 299 direct flights per week.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sofia to Budapest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

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Check-in for a flight from Sofia to Budapest

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz AirWZZW6NoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight
LufthansaDLHLHYes0
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AegeanAEEA3YesOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKYes0
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Budapest travel tips

1) Trams in Budapest are the longest in the world and run every minute

Many canteens in Budapest are left from the Soviet past. They are called önkiszolgáló étterem and are open from 11:30. One of them is situated right in the city centre, near the Cathedral of St. Matthias in the area of the Buda Castle (Fortuna utca, 4). A three-course lunch here will cost around €3 but be sure to come early!

2) Take hundreds of photos of the Budapest Parliament building

The Budapest Parliament is the most recognisable building in this city, and it is simply impossible to stop taking pictures of it. The parliament was built in 1904 in the neo-Gothic and Parisian beaux-arts style. On weekends, you can get on an excursion; the ticket costs about 17 euro.

3) Stop by the memorial dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in the Danube river in Budapest

There is a famous and sad memorial on the Danube embankment — there are 60 pairs of children and adult shoes. It is an art object by sculptor Gyula Pauer, dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in Budapest. Locals still bring flowers and grave candles to this place.

Hungary COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Hungary – 03/2023
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Most travelers from Bulgaria can enter Hungary, but there are restrictions.

Departure

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  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Hungary in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sofia to Budapest?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Budapest takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sofia and Budapest?
The flight distance between Sofia and Budapest is 620 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Budapest?
Several carriers operate flights between Sofia and Budapest. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ryanair.
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, Athens, Liverpool, Reykjavik, Barcelona, Lisbon, Montreal, Copenhagen, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Tenerife, Vienna, Malta, Málaga, Palma, Majorca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Reykjavik, Manchester, Athens, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Thessaloniki, Toronto, Liverpool, Nottingham, Tallinn, Malta, Doncaster, Belfast, Paris, Montreal, Barcelona.
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 Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Debrecen International, Oradea International, Osijek.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sofia and Budapest?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sofia and Budapest thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sofia and Budapest can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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