Travelling from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Paphos.
Your PFO to SOF flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for PFO to SOF flights, with 96.67% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PFO and SOF include:
Vienna Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Luqa Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, RM85 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM185. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PFO to SOF if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PFO to SOF.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Paphos Airport (PFO)
Of all flights leaving Paphos Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Paphos Airport from central Paphos, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sofia. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Paphos Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PFO to SOF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
Varna is another standout destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without dropping by Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.