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Cheapest time to fly from Sofia to Athens

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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 Duration1 h and 35 mFlights between Sofia and Athens take, on average, 1 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£34Cheapest price for a flight between Sofia and Athens found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSofia AirportWhen flying from Sofia to Athens

Destination airportE. Venizelos AirportFor the route from Sofia to Athens

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

Airlines flying this routeSky Express, Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria airAirline(s) with flights between Sofia to Athens

One-way average Price£105The average price for a flight Sofia - Athens at Opodo is £105, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Sofia to Athens

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 01/11

Distance: 327 mi

Sofia airports

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

Athens airports

E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Sofia to Athens flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sofia to Athens (Greece) 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 £34, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sofia to Athens takes roughly 1 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sofia–Athens route

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

Departure airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)
Arrival airport: E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)

The weather in Athens

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Athens, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Sofia to Athens

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

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 Athens. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sofia to Athens

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

When you fly from Sofia to Athens the average price is £105. 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 Sofia to Athens at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sofia to Athens is 34 £. 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 Sofia to Athens?

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

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

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

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

The total flight time between Sofia and Athens is of around 1 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 327.28 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 Athens compared to Sofia?

While in Sofia temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Athens can experience temperatures up to 26º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Athens, compared to the 0º ºC average in Sofia.

Which airports have flights between Sofia and Athens?

The main airport route flying between Sofia and Athens is: Sofia Airport (SOF) to E. Venizelos Airport(ATH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Sofia to Athens?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Sofia to Athens are:

Aegean Airlines.
Sky Express.
Bulgaria air.

Lufthansa

Austrian Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines

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