Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Berlin.
Flights from BER to SOF start at 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:20 with Bulgaria Air. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BER to SOF flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a breeze with Bulgaria Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Bulgaria Air on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BER to SOF flights, with 80.56% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BER and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
RM89 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM317. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from BER to SOF by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BER to SOF.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
74.2% of flights taking off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to explore Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BER to SOF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.