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Only TAROM operates flights between Bucharest and Sofia.

Flights from Bucharest to Sofia may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Sofia (SOF).

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

• TAROM: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $127 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $247 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $72–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 20% of one-stop connections

Vienna Intl (VIE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Bucharest to Sofia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $222 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $324: a $102 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Bucharest to Sofia route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are Sofia City Centre, The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Vitosha Boulevard. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 9:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest to Sofia takes 1h 15m, covering 180 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.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $57, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 5h 03m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 8h 54m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Easyrent
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• NU Car
• Priceless

Round-trip flights from Bucharest to Sofia range from $196 to $302, with an average of $246 over the past 12 months. Anything below $196 counts as a good deal.