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What to know about flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

The approximate distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 294.71km. Average flight time from Bucharest to Sofia is around 1 hour 11 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 61
Ryanair Ryanair BUH-SOF 13h 10m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 16
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Cheapest return
AU$ 201
Tarom Tarom BUH-SOF 1h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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Ryanair Ryanair Cheapest · From AU$ 61 Tarom Tarom Most booked
Best time to book
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
294.71km
Flight distance
1h 11m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bucharest to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 61 and round-trip from AU$ 201. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 10:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 12:00
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sat, Oct 31 | Tarom
        SOF 20:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        OTP 21:05
        Sofia - Bucharest | Tue, Nov 3 | Tarom
        AU$ 287 AU$ 498
        42% off
        42% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 287
      • OTP 08:20
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Bucharest - Sofia | Thu, Oct 29 | Tarom
        SOF 12:30
        1h 5m
        Direct
        OTP 13:35
        Sofia - Bucharest | Sat, Oct 31 | Tarom
        AU$ 348 AU$ 498
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 348
      • OTP 09:35
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 10:50
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
        SOF 11:55
        10h
        1 stop
        OTP 21:55
        Sofia - Bucharest | Fri, Dec 4 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 201 AU$ 498
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 201
      • OTP 04:30
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        SOF 03:00
        Bucharest - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Air Serbia
        SOF 06:30
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        OTP 19:10
        Sofia - Bucharest | Sun, Nov 29 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 203
        59% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 203
      • OTP 08:20
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Oct 20 | Tarom
        SOF 06:30
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        OTP 13:55
        Sofia - Bucharest | Sun, Oct 25 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 211
        57% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 211
      • OTP 16:05
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:30
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Air Serbia
        SOF 11:55
        10h
        1 stop
        OTP 21:55
        Sofia - Bucharest | Fri, Dec 4 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 212
        56% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 212
      • OTP 18:30
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 13:55
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Oct 20 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SOF 06:30
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        OTP 13:55
        Sofia - Bucharest | Sun, Oct 25 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 237
        52% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 237
      • OTP 16:05
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 15:30
        Bucharest - Sofia | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Serbia
        SOF 16:00
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        OTP 03:10
        Sofia - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 238
        52% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 238
      • OTP 15:50
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        SOF 03:00
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sun, Oct 25 | Air Serbia
        SOF 16:00
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        OTP 03:10
        Sofia - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 238
        52% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 238
      • OTP 08:20
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Tarom
        SOF 16:00
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        OTP 15:35
        Sofia - Bucharest | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 245
        51% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 245
      • OTP 18:30
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 17:55
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SOF 18:40
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        OTP 23:25
        Sofia - Bucharest | Fri, Dec 4 | LOT Polish Airlines
        AU$ 250
        50% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 250
      • OTP 08:20
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 17:55
        Bucharest - Sofia | Mon, Oct 26 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SOF 16:00
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        OTP 03:10
        Sofia - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 251
        50% off
        AU$ 498 AU$ 251
      • BUH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BUH 16:00
        Sofia - Bucharest | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OTP 08:20
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 09:35
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Tarom
        AU$ 126 AU$ 180
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 126
      • OTP 18:50
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 20:05
        Bucharest - Sofia | Mon, Oct 26 | Tarom
        AU$ 126 AU$ 180
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 126
      • OTP 22:00
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Fri, Oct 16 | Ryanair
        AU$ 61 AU$ 180
        66% off
        66% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 61
      • OTP 22:00
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Fri, Oct 9 | Ryanair
        AU$ 61
        66% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 61
      • BBU 14:45
        25h
        1 stop
        SOF 15:45
        Bucharest - Sofia | Fri, Oct 16 | Wizz Air
        AU$ 63
        65% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 63
      • OTP 19:30
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:20
        Bucharest - Sofia | Thu, Nov 26 | Wizz Air Malta
        AU$ 70
        61% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 70
      • OTP 19:50
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sat, Oct 17 | Ryanair
        AU$ 72
        60% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 72
      • OTP 19:30
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:20
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sat, Nov 21 | Wizz Air Malta
        AU$ 73
        59% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 73
      • BBU 19:35
        15h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sat, Oct 24 | Wizz Air Malta
        AU$ 79
        56% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 79
      • OTP 06:05
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        SOF 00:35
        Bucharest - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Wizz Air Malta
        AU$ 97
        46% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 97
      • OTP 22:35
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Thu, Oct 8 | Ryanair
        AU$ 102
        43% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 102
      • OTP 10:55
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 11:10
        Bucharest - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Ryanair
        AU$ 108
        40% off
        AU$ 180 AU$ 108
      • BUH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Bucharest - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Flights from Bucharest to Sofia operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 41.2% on-time departure rate and a 88.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Bucharest to Sofia flights?

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Bucharest to Sofia, including Tarom, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Ryanair.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bucharest to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Bucharest to Sofia

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Average price of one-way flights from Bucharest to Sofia purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Sofia is November, with an average price of AU$ 182. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically September, with an average price of up to AU$ 321.

AU$ 321
AU$ 252
AU$ 182
AU$ 113
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 321
    Sep
  • AU$ 219
    Oct
  • AU$ 182
    Nov
  • AU$ 228
    Dec
  • AU$ 215
    Jan
  • AU$ 235
    Feb
  • AU$ 248
    Mar
  • AU$ 276
    Apr
  • AU$ 225
    May
  • AU$ 259
    Jun
  • AU$ 205
    Jul
  • AU$ 204
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Bucharest to Sofia?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Bucharest to Sofia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Bucharest to Sofia is Sunday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 245
AU$ 211
AU$ 177
AU$ 143
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 227
    Mon
  • AU$ 213
    Tue
  • AU$ 245
    Wed
  • AU$ 227
    Thu
  • AU$ 237
    Fri
  • AU$ 188
    Sat
  • AU$ 177
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Bucharest to Sofia during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Bucharest to Sofia during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Bucharest to Sofia are available on Oct 7, starting from AU$ 95.

AU$ 266
AU$ 181
AU$ 95
AU$ 10
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 245
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 266
    2
  • AU$ 149
    3
  • AU$ 266
    4
  • AU$ 256
    5
  • AU$ 120
    6
  • AU$ 95
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 61 (for example, OTP–SOF on Fri, Oct 16). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Tarom offers fares from AU$ 201, departing on Tue, Dec 1 and returning on Fri, Dec 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Bucharest to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Tarom Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 11 minutes to fly from Bucharest (BUH) to Sofia (SOF).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Sofia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 5 direct flights operate each week between Bucharest and Sofia. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Tarom: S/M/T/-/-/F/- – RO291 (departure at 08:41)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Bucharest to Sofia on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 16, with one-way fares from just AU$ 61.
    · Compare airlines. Tarom currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Sofia.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest to Sofia is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Sofia on October 6, 2026 with Wizz Air Malta, with prices starting at AU$ 48.
  • Flights to Sofia can arrive at: Sofia Airport (SOF). The most common route connects Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport and Sofia Airport (OTP–SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Bucharest is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Bucharest to Sofia is AU$ 233. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Bucharest to Sofia is AU$ 362. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Bucharest and Sofia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Wizz Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Bucharest to Sofia. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Bucharest toSofia

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sofia on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Dan Air offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sofia, with an average price of AU$ 74.

AU$ 74
AU$ 224
AU$ 374
AU$ 524
Dan Air
AU$ 74
Dan Air
Anima Wings Aviation
AU$ 125
Anima Wings Aviation
Tarom
AU$ 243
Tarom
AEGEAN
AU$ 326
AEGEAN
Turkish Airlines
AU$ 369
Turkish Airlines
Austrian Airlines
AU$ 524
Austrian Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Data is based on the number of flights from Bucharest to Sofia operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Tarom/Bulgaria Air operates the most flights from Bucharest to Sofia, with 6 flight per week.

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Bulgaria Air
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3
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Airbaltic
2
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