Alicante to Sofia (ALC–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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FR Ryanair
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12:55 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BCN Barcelona 4h 54m IBLALL → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 5h 18m FRW6 → FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 5h 33m FROS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 38m FRUX → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 5h 39m ATAVAZ → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 6h 10m FR → FRW6 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Sofia flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 6h 15m IBTOVY → TOU2 Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 17m HVKLQR → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 6h 44m BYFRLS → FR Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Sofia flights
STN London, Essex 6h 50m FRLS → FR London, Essex (STN) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Alicante to Sofia
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,292 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

ALC–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,292 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ALC Routes SOF Routes ALC Live Flights SOF Live Flights
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Alicante flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BCN ~4h 54m VLC ~5h 10m BUD ~5h 18m ZAG ~5h 25m TSF ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,124
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric ALC→SOF VLC→SOF PMI→SOF
Distance from ALC – 84 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 2 8 9
Flight time 3h 3h 5m 2h 40m
Valencia (VLC) to Sofia flights · Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
ALC: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,292 mi / 2,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 but is not yet a full Schengen member for land borders. Air and sea border checks with Schengen were lifted in March 2024, so flights from Spain land without passport control. Land border checks may still apply if you cross into Bulgaria overland from a non-Schengen country.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ALC–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,292 mi / 2,078 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALC
Full nameAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Sofia Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,292 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ALC to SOF: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vienna.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
Yes, return flights from SOF to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to SOF

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALC to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to SOF is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,292 miles (2,078 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).