Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Copenhagen and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 29 Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 06:05 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:00 with Wizz Air.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPH to SOF flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Sofia (and maybe even some other great corners of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CPH to SOF flights, with 88.1% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between CPH and SOF include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Vienna International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport flight is RM85. A round-trip ticket is currently RM218. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from CPH to SOF by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CPH to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CPH? If you're catching an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CPH to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its leading sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Bulgaria, head for 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 among its highlights.
