Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is one hour ahead of Bordeaux and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BOD to SOF flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOD and SOF:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, RM229 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM460. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BOD to SOF if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BOD to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of all flights leaving Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BOD. Whether you have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel close to SOF if you're on a late Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sofia and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key highlights.