Flying from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Leipzig.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LEJ to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LEJ and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport flight is ج.م. 4,616. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 10,248. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LEJ to SOF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Of the departures from Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% land on time at their destination.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LEJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Lock in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LEJ to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If there's time to check out another corner of Bulgaria, head for 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 among the biggest draws.
