Orio al Serio (BG) to Sofia (BGY–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3437
FR Ryanair
73H
7:10 AM
CET
10:10 AM
EET
2h
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FR8867
FR Ryanair
73H
7:25 AM
CET
10:25 AM
EET
2h
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FR3661
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:55 AM
CET
2:55 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
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W64352
W6 Wizz
32Q
1:05 PM
CET
3:54 PM
EET
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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W64390
W6 Wizz
32Q
7:30 PM
CET
10:35 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FR8866
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 AM
EET TT2
7:00 AM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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W64351
W6 Wizz
32Q
10:45 AM
EET T1
12:00 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR3438
FR Ryanair
73H
12:50 PM
EET T2
1:50 PM
CET
2h
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W64389
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:40 PM
EET TT1
6:55 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR3662
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:10 PM
EET T2
8:10 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
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Orio al Serio (BG) to Sofia
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 709 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

BGY–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 709 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGY–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 12 73H, 7M8 2h
W6 Wizz Air 11 32Q 1h49-2h05
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (23 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, BGY to SOF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGY to SOF.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,368
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 Orio al Serio (BG)

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BGY→SOF MXP→SOF TRN→SOF
Distance from BGY 47 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 23 3 2
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 10m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of BGY with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Orio al Serio (BG).
BGY: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Orio al Serio (BG), it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
709 mi / 1,140 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Bulgaria are EU member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

BGY–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orio al Serio (BG) to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance709 mi / 1,140 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: BGY
IATA / ICAOBGY / LIME
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation782 ft / 238 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 BGY to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 5m. The route covers 709 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from BGY to SOF. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUD, WMI, BCN, EDI, OTP, BHX, PRG, CPH, MAD, VIE, BER, DUB, MAN, RAK, WAW, ALC, SAW, ATH, BVA, BRI, MLA, EIN, KRK, CGN, NAP, AGP, STN, WRO, HHN, DXB, BRS, RIX, CRL, VLC and PMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Orio al Serio (BG).
Yes, return flights from SOF to BGY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP, TRN and BLQ. 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 BGY to SOF

Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BGY to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGY to SOF ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 709 miles (1,140 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BUD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP), Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) and Bologna (BLQ).