Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Alicante.
Flights from ALC to SOF start at 06:35 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:35 with Wizz Air. Overall, there are five weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Your ALC to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier offering ALC to SOF flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 70.83% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALC and SOF:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, ج.م. 2,924 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 5,856. 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 ALC to SOF.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from ALC to SOF is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes by car. 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 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sofia in April.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ALC to SOF sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key highlights.
