Amsterdam to Sofia (AMS–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FB462
FB Bulgaria
223
10:20 AM
CET T3
2:05 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5105
BT airBaltic
223
10:20 AM
CET T3
2:05 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB461
FB Bulgaria
223
7:00 AM
EET T2
9:00 AM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5104
BT airBaltic
223
7:00 AM
EET T2
9:00 AM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to Sofia
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,090 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

AMS–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airBaltic and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,090 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 7 223 2h45
FB Bulgaria Air 7 223 2h45
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – BT, FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FB (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AMS to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,281
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.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Amsterdam

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric AMS→SOF EIN→SOF
Distance from AMS 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 6
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of AMS with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam.
AMS: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,090 mi / 1,754 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

The Netherlands and Bulgaria are both EU member states. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.

Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

AMS–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,090 mi / 1,754 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,090 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AMS to SOF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, NAP, BLQ, TBS, SSH, BUD, EDI, JED, HAM, MAD, FRA, BCN, LPL, PRG, VLC, WRO, MUC, STN, LTN, SAW, VIE, BEG, NUE, FCO, BRS, BRI, ZRH, LGW, PMI, CPH, ALC, ATH, IST, OTP, KRK, TLV, WAW, CDG, LHR, MLA, BHX, BER, MAN, DOH, DUB, RAK, DXB, AGP, TRN, AUH, HRG and RIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from SOF to AMS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to SOF

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Bulgaria Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AMS to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to SOF ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,090 miles (1,754 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eindhoven (EIN).