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

• Bulgaria Air
• British Airways

Flights from Sofia to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $260 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$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.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Sofia to London Heathrow Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $235 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $283, a difference of $48. 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 Sofia to London Heathrow Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 9:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 12:53 am.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $257. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sofia to London Heathrow Airport takes 3h 28m, 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.

One-way fares from Sofia to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 35m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 00m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Sofia (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Sofia to London Heathrow Airport range from $202 to $329, with an average of $257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.