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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Athens to Sofia takes 1h 29m, covering 330 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 Athens to Sofia range from $148 to $215, with an average of $180 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $180 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $135 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to $179 for nonstop.

Sky Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Sofia flights are:

• Sky Express: 90% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 83% on time
• Bulgaria Air: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Sofia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Athens to Sofia usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Athens to Sofia route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

Most connecting flights from Athens to Sofia pass through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Athens to Sofia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $170 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $208, a difference of $38.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Sofia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Bulgaria Air

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 Athens to Sofia flights:

• Aegean Airlines: 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:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: 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.

Turkish Airlines is an environmentally friendly airline to consider for your travel from Athens to Sofia. To reduce environmental effect, the airline has undertaken a number of eco-friendly projects and programs, such as investing in sustainable aviation fuel, lowering carbon emissions, and installing more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Apart from Sofia, SOF airport can act as a key arrival airport for travelers connecting to adjacent cities such as Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Veliko Tărnovo. These cities are easily accessible by automobile or cab.

When booking flights from Athens to Sofia, pet owners should prioritize American Airlines or United Airlines. Pets weighing less than 20 lbs are allowed in the cabins under the carriers' pet-friendly rules. The standards of these airlines require that your pet be at least two months old. Larger pets are transported as cargo in a temperature and pressure-controlled cargo hold.

There are various ways to go from downtown Athens to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) for your trip to Sofia. The X93, X95, X96, and X97 public bus lines connect Downtown Athens to Sofia. However, given the time limits and luggage convenience, utilizing a taxi or ride-share service would be faster and more reliable.