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

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia takes 3h 10m, covering 1,267 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia range from $248 to $410, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $314 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $329 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $71–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Sofia flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 46% 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Evening 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $340, a difference of $66.

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

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

• Bulgaria Air
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 6h 18m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 04m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern European Time vs British 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.

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

• Bulgaria Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: 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 plenty of options when it comes to booking direct flights from London to Sofia, with numerous carriers flying the route. Departures are most common from London Heathrow and London Stansted. easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air are the more budget options, while British Airways and Bulgaria Air also fly direct.

Sofia Airport has a limited choice when it comes to food concessions, all of which are in the larger Terminal 2 and open from 06:00 to 23:50. The Deli Sandwich Bar and World News Café are both located in the public area of the terminal. Outside café opening hours, you can use vending machines and some of the small convenience stores may also be open to sell pre-packaged snacks and drinks.

Yes, Sofia Airport is very well connected to the city by public transport. Opt for bus lines 84, 184 or 384 (tickets are available from the machines in Terminal 1 or the bus ticket booths) for a 25-40min journey into the city. Alternatively, you can take the metro, which has a station at the airport’s Terminal 2. The journey to the city centre (via Line 1) takes just 18min.

Yes, taxis are readily available outside the terminals – the authorized company is OK Supertrans, which has yellow vehicles. You can order a vehicle online in advance if you wish to save time or need to pay by credit card, which is a function that some – but not all – vehicles offer. This can also help you to avoid accidentally taking an unauthorised taxi.