Flying from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LTN to SOF start at 08:35 — the earliest with Wizz Air. The latest departure is at 21:50 with Wizz Air. In total, there are 47 weekly London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LTN to SOF flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Sofia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating LTN to SOF flights, Wizz Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between LTN and SOF:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Bourgas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
ج.م. 1,483 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 3,169. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LTN to SOF by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LTN to SOF.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
Of the departures from London Luton Airport, 72.75% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Luton Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LTN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and chase adventure across Sofia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sofia. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Luton Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LTN to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without seeing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
