Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is nine hours ahead of Sofia and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SOF to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between SOF and SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is C$658. A round-trip ticket right now is C$1,445. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SOF to SYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near SYD if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.