Bologna to Sofia (BLQ–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
7:50 AM
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10:40 AM
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FR Ryanair
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6:30 AM
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FR9091
FR Ryanair
73H
9:05 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
VIE Vienna 3h 35m AZFRMS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 2m ACAZCA → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 27m A3FRV7 → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 4h 40m AFARAZ → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 45m ACAZEN → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 5h 13m FRW4 → BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 15m LOW6 → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 28m JU → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 35m FRYW → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
PRG Prague 5h 40m FR → FBW6 Prague (PRG) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bologna to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 619 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BLQ–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 619 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 1h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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, BLQ to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
VIE ~3h 35m MUC ~4h 2m ATH ~4h 27m FCO ~4h 40m FRA ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,635
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 Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BLQ→SOF RMI→SOF TSF→SOF
Distance from BLQ – 75 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 4 2
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 45m 1h 45m
Rimini (RN) (RMI) to Sofia flights · Treviso (TV) (TSF) to Sofia flights · Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
619 mi / 997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BLQ–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance619 mi / 997 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 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 BLQ to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 619 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BLQ 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 Vienna, Munich and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RMI, TSF and BGY. 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 BLQ to SOF

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to SOF is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (997 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rimini (RN) (RMI), Treviso (TV) (TSF) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).