Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Sofia is two hours ahead of Bristol and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BRS to SOF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Sofia (and then seeing more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BRS to SOF flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BRS and SOF include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
ج.م. 1,642 is the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 3,040. These fares can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from BRS to SOF, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRS to SOF.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights departing from Bristol Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and chase adventure across Sofia and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BRS to SOF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
