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

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FR5549
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:20 PM
CET
10:10 PM
EET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5548
FR Ryanair
73H
7:35 PM
EET T2
8:25 PM
CET
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bologna to Sofia
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 619 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

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, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 1h50
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 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, BLQ to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,938
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 Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BLQ→SOF BGY→SOF
Distance from BLQ 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 5 23
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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.
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.

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 flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: BLQ
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 619 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to SOF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, BRI, BER, DUB, MUC, ATH, LTN, AGP, FCO, FRA, VIE, BCN, CPH, STN, PMI, CGN, OTP, ZRH, CDG, BVA, IST, SAW, MLA, CRL, LHR, WRO, DXB, MAD, WMI, EIN, BUD, KRK, VLC and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 BGY. 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 BLQ to SOF

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to SOF ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (997 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).