Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour behind Sofia.
Flights from SOF to BCN start at 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SOF to BCN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Barcelona holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Spain:
Most passengers choose to travel with Bulgaria Air on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to BCN flights. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOF and BCN include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
RM93 is the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM218. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SOF to BCN, book your journey seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to BCN.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights leaving from Sofia Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SOF:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.