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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR8840
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 AM
CET T2
9:15 AM
EET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1148
FR Ryanair
73H
11:20 AM
CET T2
2:35 PM
EET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB320
FB Bulgaria
221
12:20 PM
CET T1
3:30 PM
EET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1156
FR Ryanair
73H
6:55 AM
EET T2
8:10 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB319
FB Bulgaria
221
10:20 AM
EET T2
11:30 AM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1149
FR Ryanair
73H
1:55 PM
EET T2
3:10 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Berlin to Sofia
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 811 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

BER–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BER–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H, 7M8 2h15
FB Bulgaria Air 3 221 2h10
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB + FR (10 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, BER to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BER to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,088
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.

Travel Essentials

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

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 2h 10m to 2h 15m.
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.

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.

BER–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Berlin to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance811 mi / 1,305 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: BER
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BER to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 811 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Bulgaria Air and Ryanair.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BER to SOF. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORY, BUD, SSH, BEG, AGP, OTP, MUC, MAD, LGW, FRA, SAW, BLQ, VLC, VIE, CGN, PFO, FCO, BRI, RIX, CDG, STN, ZRH, IST, TLV, ATH, DOH, LHR, BGY, AMS, BHX, LTN, CPH, RAK, BRS, MXP, MAN, PMI, NAP, DXB, BCN, ALC, DUB, EDI and HRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 BER to SOF

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air and Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BER to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BER to SOF ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.