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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM145. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Budapest to Sofia

Budapest to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

Budapest to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM67
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineBuzz
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Sofia is RM137. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Sofia.
Buzz, Ryanair and Wizz Air fly direct from Budapest to Sofia.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Budapest to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Sofia is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Sofia Airport on Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

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)

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.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.