Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.
Take your pick of six weekly Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 09:45 departure with Bulgaria Air is the earliest available. Bulgaria Air operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SOF to PRG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Bulgaria Air is your ticket to exploring Prague (and perhaps some other great corners of Czechia!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague offered by this popular airline.
Bulgaria Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SOF to PRG flights is Bulgaria Air.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SOF and PRG:
Vienna International Airport
Varna Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
At the moment, RM166 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM573. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to PRG.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to PRG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, data shows 66.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Consider booking a hotel near PRG if you're taking a late Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz to explore Prague and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to the centre of Prague has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. July is the most popular month to visit Prague. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you'd like to visit Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to PRG in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many cities in Czechia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Around 274 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.