Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Milan and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MXP to SOF flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Bulgaria Air is your ticket to exploring Sofia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Bulgaria Air.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
C$73 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$153. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to SOF, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXP to SOF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another sought-after destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).