Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport takes on average 1 hour 56 minutes. The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is 1 hour behind Sofia.
There are 6 flights from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport weekly. Choose the 06:25 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from SOF to BLQ is 23:30.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Bologna (and perhaps some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this carrier.
To break up your flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the SOF - BLQ route are:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Italy, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SOF to BLQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is ج.م. 821. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 2,244. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SOF to BLQ.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding a cheap ticket from SOF to BLQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia, Sofia Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 37 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SOF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BLQ if you have a late flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 32 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bologna. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to visit Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16 ºC and 35 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SOF to BLQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1 ºC and 11 ºC on average.
More about Bologna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Bologna right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from SOF to BLQ:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio and MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna are highlights which should be on every Bologna itinerary.
Complete your Bologna trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Guglielmo Marconi Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Bologna.
