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Cheapest time to fly from London 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 June. 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 Duration3 h and 25 mFlights between London and Sofia take, on average, 3 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£22Cheapest price for a flight between London and Sofia found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Sofia

Destination airportSofia AirportFor the route from London to Sofia

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

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Wizz Air, EasyjetAirline(s) with flights between London to Sofia

One-way average Price£74The average price for a flight London - Sofia at Opodo is £74, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from London to Sofia

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Last checked on Mon 11/05

Distance: 1251 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Sofia airports

Sofia Intl (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 miles

Flights departing from London

London is one of the most important cities in the world in terms of culture, history, finance, education and science. This city is served by Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southend, Luton and London City Airports. All these airports are located in different locations of the city, and are easily reached by trains.

Flights from London to Sofia may take off from any of the six airports mentioned above. Heathrow Airport is internationally known and most people associate London with this airport. However, Gatwick is the second most popular airport and serves the city of London alongside many other airports. Southend and Stansted airports are far away from the city.

Getting to London airport

London Sofia flights may take off from any of the six airports that serve the city of London. If your flight is departing from Heathrow, hop on the Heathrow Express that leaves from Paddington Station. To get to Gatwick, hop on a train at Victoria Station whether it is the direct route or the slow train. However, if your flight is taking off from London City Airport, you can relax. This airport is located within the city and can easily be reached by taxis and buses. Luton and Stansted are quote far out too, but can be reached easily by trains.

Arriving to Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is known for its medieval buildings and well-preserved buildings, which take you back to a different era. Begin your journey at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. Head toward Vitosha Boulevard, where you can spend time shopping or exploring the various bars and restaurants. Do not forget to visit the National Archaeological Museum, which is a former mosque that now houses a large collection of artifacts. When in Sofia, do not forget to catch a local opera performance at the National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Sofia from London land at Sofia Airport, which is located just ten kilometres from the city centre. The easiest way to get to Sofia city centre is by metro. All you need to do is get to Sofia Airport Metro Station and hop onto Line 1 to reach the city centre. If you wish to take a bus, take number 84 to the city. If you are headed toward Tsarigradsko shose Metro Station, just take bus 384. If you plan to take a taxi, all you need to do is ask the driver to go via Brussels Boulevard, which connects the airport with the city centre.

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Sofia is a medieval city that amazes visitors with its beauty, elegance, charm and mystery.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Sofia

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Sofia?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Bulgaria may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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

When you fly from London to Sofia the average price is £74. 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 London to Sofia at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Sofia is 22 £. 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 London to Sofia?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Sofia are July, May and June, based on the searches of our customers.

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

The best time of the year to go to Sofia when flying from London 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 London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, January and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Sofia.

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

The total flight time between London and Sofia is of around 3 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,251.32 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Sofia?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Sofia?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Sofia are:

Ryanair.
Wizz Air.
Bulgaria air.

Lot Polish Airlines

Lufthansa
Austrian Airlines

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