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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Sofia

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration8 hoursFlights between Edinburgh and Sofia take, on average, 8 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£30Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Sofia found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Sofia

Destination airportSofia AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Sofia

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Sofia

Airlines flying this routeRyanairAirline(s) with flights between Edinburgh to Sofia

One-way average Price£193The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Sofia at Opodo is £193, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Sofia when departing from Edinburgh

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Sofia

Exchange rate

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1 BGN = 0.43 GBP

Last checked on Fri 30/10

Distance: 1,488 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Sofia airports

Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Edinburgh to Sofia flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh to Sofia (Bulgaria) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £30, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Sofia takes roughly 3 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Sofia route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Arrival airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)

The weather in Sofia

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sofia, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly -4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to -5ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Edinburgh to Sofia

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Sofia:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sofia. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Sofia

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Sofia?

When you fly from Edinburgh to Sofia the average price is £193. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sofia at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Sofia is 30 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Sofia are January, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The best time of the year to go to Sofia when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Sofia from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Sofia.

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Sofia is of around 8 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,488.43 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sofia compared to Edinburgh?

While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Sofia can experience temperatures up to 19º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Sofia, compared to the 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Sofia?

The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Sofia is: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport(SOF). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Edinburgh to Sofia?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Edinburgh to Sofia are:

Ryanair.

Lufthansa

Austrian Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

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