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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Sofia

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. 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 h and 15 mFlights between Manchester and Sofia take, on average, 8 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£41Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Sofia found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Sofia

Destination airportSofia AirportFor the route from Manchester to Sofia

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

Airlines flying this routeEasyjetAirline(s) with flights between Manchester to Sofia

One-way average Price£210The average price for a flight Manchester - Sofia at Opodo is £210, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Sofia when departing from Manchester

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Sofia

Exchange rate

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1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Wed 04/11

Distance: 1,383 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Sofia airports

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

Book your Manchester to Sofia flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Manchester 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 £41, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Manchester to Sofia takes roughly 3 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manchester–Sofia route

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

Departure airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)
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 Manchester to Sofia

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

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

When you fly from Manchester to Sofia the average price is £210. 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 Manchester to Sofia at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Sofia is 41 £. 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 Manchester to Sofia?

The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Sofia are November, October and December, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Manchester and Sofia is of around 8 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,383.29 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 Manchester and Sofia?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Manchester to Sofia?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Manchester to Sofia are:

Easyjet.
TUI Airways.

Lufthansa

Swiss International Air Lines
Turkish Airlines

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