Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Your BUD to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers BUD to SOF flights. A reliable 81.82% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BUD and SOF include:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, RM67 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM137. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUD to SOF.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUD to SOF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BUD land on schedule 81% of the time.
Budapest Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're coming in on a late Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SOF:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sofia in March.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to SOF around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are key reasons to visit.