Flying from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your options in Paris.
The average time for a direct Paris to Sofia Airport flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Paris. Sofia Airport is located in Sofia.
You can choose from 7 direct services every week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Sofia Airport (SOF). This is the busiest route, with Bulgaria Air offering a 10:10am departure from CDG to SOF.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Paris to SOF.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Sofia Airport with Bulgaria Air.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and SOF is Bulgaria Air.
Among carriers on this route, Bulgaria Air has the best track record for timely arrivals.
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
61.46% of flights taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF) flight ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). See if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to SOF are offered by Transavia France.
On the ORY to SOF route, Transavia France is the top airline in terms of bookings.
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to SOF flight, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Sofia Airport can be booked from here.
Wizz Air is one reputable carrier that offers direct Paris to SOF flight tickets from BVA.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Wizz Air from BVA to SOF.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Wizz Air.
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Sofia Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SOF if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Sofia Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Follow your own route with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Sofia Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF)
ج.م. 872 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sofia Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 3,668. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Paris to SOF. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Sofia. August is when most people book flights from Paris to Sofia Airport (SOF), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Paris to SOF flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Sofia Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC.
More about Sofia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sofia right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Sofia Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Sofia when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Free Sofia Tour followed by Boyana Church and National Historical Museum.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.
Stara Zagora is another sought-after destination in Bulgaria and is around 193 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without experiencing Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
