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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 12:59 am.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sofia to Budapest takes 1h 24m, covering 385 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 Sofia to Budapest range from $69 to $182, with an average of $101 over the past 12 months. Anything below $69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $101. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $85 round-trip, compared to $241 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from Sofia to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $26, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Sofia to Budapest usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 12% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sofia to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $59 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $140: a $81 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 11m, compared with 4h 51m via Istanbul (IST) and 5h 47m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sofia to Budapest 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:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: 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.