Berlin to Sofia (BER–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
12:50 PM
CEST T2
4:05 PM
EEST
2h 15m
69%
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FB320
FB Bulgaria
221
1:01 PM
CEST T1
3:30 PM
EEST
1h 29m
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FB319
FB Bulgaria
221
2:50 PM
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4:00 PM
CEST
2h 10m
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FR1149
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 PM
EEST T2
8:30 PM
CEST
2h 10m
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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
VIE Vienna 3h 40m AINHOS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 3h 50m A3AZLH → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 5m A3ACAI → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
CFU Kerkyra (Corfu) 4h 28m EWFRU2 → W6 Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 45m A3BTFR → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 50m ACAIAZ → FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
RIX Riga 4h 55m BT → BTJU Riga (RIX) to Sofia flights
BOJ Burgas 4h 55m SR → AZFB Burgas (BOJ) to Sofia flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 5h 5m U2 → W6 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 5m LOTP → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Berlin to Sofia
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 811 mi 1h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

BER–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BER–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 2h15 – – –
FB Bulgaria Air 3 221 1h29 – – –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB + FR (8 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, BER to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BER to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
VIE ~3h 40m MUC ~3h 50m FRA ~4h 5m ZAG ~4h 20m CFU ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,981
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Berlin, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
811 mi / 1,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Bulgaria are both EU members. German citizens can enter Bulgaria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Germany to Bulgaria no longer go through passport control. Land borders still have checks for now. German nationals can live and work in Bulgaria without permits. For stays over 3 months, register at the local Migration Directorate office. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BER

The Airport Express (FEX) train runs non-stop from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof to BER in 30 minutes (€3.80 with ABC zone ticket, or included in Berlin day passes). S-Bahn S9 also connects the airport to central Berlin with stops, taking about 45–50 minutes for the same fare.Taxis from Mitte cost €40–55 (35–50 min). Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. The A113 motorway provides direct access from the city ring. Parking from €10/day in the P4/P5 lots with terminal walkway. BER opened in 2020 after years of delays; infrastructure is new and well-organized.

Facts

BER–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Berlin to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance811 mi / 1,305 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BER
Full nameBerlin Brandenburg Airport
IATA / ICAOBER / EDDB
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation157 ft / 48 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 BER to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 811 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BER to SOF: Ryanair and Bulgaria Air.
This route has daily 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 Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt Main.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Berlin.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 BER to SOF

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Bulgaria Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BER to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BER to SOF is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.