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Among airlines operating Madrid to Sofia flights:

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

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

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

• Wizz Air
• Bulgaria Air
• Ryanair

Flights from Madrid to Sofia usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

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
• Iberia: 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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $148 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $213 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Madrid to Sofia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $299, a difference of $115. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Madrid to Sofia route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:15 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $214. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Sofia takes 3h 30m, covering 1,395 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $110 to $1,023. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $50, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Bulgaria Air: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 73% on time
• Wizz Air: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% of the time on average.

Morning 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 Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 35m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 53m via Istanbul (IST).

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

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 Madrid to Sofia range from $155 to $282, with an average of $214 over the past 12 months. Anything below $155 counts as a good deal.