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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 10:15 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Alicante to Sofia.

A nonstop flight from Alicante to Sofia takes 3h 05m, covering 1,290 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 Alicante to Sofia range from $158 to $290, with an average of $213 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Vienna Intl (VIE), compared to $201 for nonstop.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Alicante to Sofia flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$91 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Alicante to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $42, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Easyrent

Flights from Alicante to Sofia usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Alicante to Sofia route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Alicante to Sofia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $158 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $256, a difference of $98.

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Alicante and Sofia.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 7h 28m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) and 7h 42m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Alicante (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are Vasil Levski National Stadium, National Palace of Culture and Central Sofia Market Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Alicante to Sofia flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: 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.