FlightsHotelsFlight + HotelCar hire
  1. Flights
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Sofia
  4. Shannon - Sofia

Flights from Shannon to Sofia

Flights
Hotels
Flight + Hotel
Car hire
Date
Date
1

Explore the best deals

Discover the cheapest flights from Shannon to Sofia
Wed 23 Dec
EI
EIDirect
SNN - SOF
976£
972£
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Flight Duration4 h and 40 mFlights between Shannon and Sofia take, on average, 4 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£972Cheapest price for a flight between Shannon and Sofia found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportShannon AirportWhen flying from Shannon to Sofia
Destination airportSofia AirportFor the route from Shannon to Sofia
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shannon to Sofia
One-way average Price£1275The average price for a flight Shannon - Sofia at Opodo is £1275, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Sofia when departing from Shannon
Distance: 1,632 mi
Shannon airports
Shannon Airport (SNN)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Sofia airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Shannon to Sofia flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shannon 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 £972, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shannon to Sofia takes roughly 5 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shannon–Sofia route

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

  • Departure airport: Shannon Airport (SNN)
  • 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 Shannon to Sofia

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shannon to Sofia?
When you fly from Shannon to Sofia the average price is £1275. 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 Shannon to Sofia at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shannon to Sofia is 972 £. 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 Shannon to Sofia?
The most popular months to book a flight from Shannon to Sofia are May, April and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Shannon to Sofia?
The best time of the year to go to Sofia when flying from Shannon depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Sofia from Shannon in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, December, March and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shannon - Sofia.
How long does the flight take to go from Shannon to Sofia?
The total flight time between Shannon and Sofia is of around 4 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,632.49 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 Shannon?
While in Shannon temperatures can reach an average of 16º 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 6º ºC average in Shannon.

Plan your trip

Other popular routesPopular Flight Routes