Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Valencia.
Every week, there are six Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:30 with Wizz Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your VLC to SOF flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier operating VLC to SOF flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 70.83% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
C$64 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start at C$143. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from VLC to SOF, book your trip five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from VLC to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
78.56% of flights taking off from Valencia Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Valencia to Valencia Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near VLC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Sofia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sofia. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VLC to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key highlights.