Birmingham, West Midlands to Sofia (BHX–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
4:30 PM
BST
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FR Ryanair
73H
10:00 PM
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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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 5m ACLHLO → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 50m AFAMG3 → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 5m BYFRLS → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 5m 6EAMBT → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli 6h 45m BYLS → FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 7h 25m 6EPKTG → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
KRK Balice 7h 55m FRLS → FRW6 Balice (KRK) to Sofia flights
WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 8h 10m FR → FR Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI) to Sofia flights
LCA Larnaca 8h 15m BYLSU2 → W6 Larnaca (LCA) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 8h 25m FR → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
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Birmingham, West Midlands to Sofia
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,343 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

BHX–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 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, BHX to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
FRA ~5h 5m PDV ~5h 25m BLQ ~5h 30m CIA ~5h 50m CDG ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,676
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BHX→SOF MAN→SOF LTN→SOF
Distance from BHX – 66 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – 15
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 20m 3h 15m
Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Sofia flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to Sofia flights · Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in BGN).

Direct flights from London to Sofia run about 3 hours 10 minutes. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), fixed at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1 (the country plans to adopt the euro). Euros are not legal tender but many hotels and tourist shops accept them. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BHX–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 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 BHX to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Sofia Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,343 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BHX to SOF: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly 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 Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Palma de Mallorca.
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LTN and LPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BHX to SOF

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHX to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to SOF is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,161 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Liverpool (LPL).