Alicante to Sofia (ALC–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ALC–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,292 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→SOF | VLC→SOF | PMI→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 84 mi | 198 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CET · SOF: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Spanish passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free as EU citizens. You can stay indefinitely, but if you plan to remain longer than 90 days you must register with the local migration office within 90 days of arrival. A valid passport or Spanish national ID card is all you need at the border.
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.
ALC–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to SOF
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ALC to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to SOF ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,292 miles (2,078 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).