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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sofia to London:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:09 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sofia to London:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sofia to London takes 3h 24m, covering 1,254 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Sofia to London range from $101 to $255, with an average of $160 over the past 12 months. Anything below $101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $160 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $154 round-trip, compared to $216 via a layover through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Bulgaria Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sofia to London flights are:

• British Airways: 90% on time
• Bulgaria Air: 86% on time
• easyJet: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sofia to London flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Sofia to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $87, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Sofia to London usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sofia to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

One-stop flights from Sofia to London most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Sofia to London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $146 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $198, a difference of $52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Sofia and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Wizz Air
• Bulgaria Air
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 35m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London is 2 hours behind Sofia (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sofia to London flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Bulgaria Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are several non-stop flight routes from Sofia to major London airports. You can fly directly from Sofia Airport into London Stansted, London Gatwick, and London Luton. However, if you want to arrive at London Heathrow or London Luton, you will have to make one stopover en route.

Self-check-in services are available in Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport. This means that self-check-in is available to those flying to London with Ryanair, which operates from Terminal 2, but not for those flying with Wizz Air or easyJet, which depart from Terminal 1. It is recommended that you check in at least 2h before your flight is due to depart.

All 5 of London’s major airports are well-connected to the city centre by rail. Rail travel is one of the fastest ways to get around London. From Stansted, you can take the Stansted Express which departs from the station underneath the main terminal. From here, you can connect with other rail services. The journey to the city centre takes around 40min and costs just under £10. Gatwick Airport is also served by a station located beside its South Terminal.

London Heathrow, London Stansted, London Luton, and London City all have a currency exchange office. The currency exchange at London Luton is available 24/7 and all four of these airports offer a click-and-collect pre-order service, so you can pick up your exchanged currency as soon as you land in London. London Gatwick does not operate a currency exchange bureau inside the airport, but it does offer a pre-order service so that you can pick up money on your arrival or have it delivered to your accommodation.