Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rome: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 52 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Rome.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Sofia, where Sofia Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from 49 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SOF to FCO is the 06:10 Wizz Air option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:50 with Wizz Air.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from SOF to Rome.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll be landing.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Sofia Airport to Rome. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it a breeze to find a flight from SOF to Rome that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Bulgaria. But before reserving your flight tickets from Sofia Airport to Rome, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
The journey from central Sofia to SOF takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Rome, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rome
C$34 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Rome. A return flight starts at C$71. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to Rome, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sofia Airport to Rome. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 51 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sofia Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). As soon as your flight from Sofia Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 42 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from SOF to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Rome. August is the busiest month to travel to Rome. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Rome in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SOF to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sofia Airport to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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