Bristol to Sofia (BRS–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 50m U2 → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 53m G3KLKQ → BTFB Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
WRO Wrocław 5h 25m FR → FR Wrocław (WRO) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 5h 25m U2 → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 6h FR → FRW6 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Sofia flights
LHR London 6h 2m EY → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
DUB Dublin 6h 5m EIFRQR → FR Dublin (DUB) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 14m BYFRLS → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
ALC Alicante 6h 45m FRLSU2 → FR Alicante (ALC) to Sofia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 59m U2 → FB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bristol to Sofia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,359 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

BRS–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,359 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Bristol flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRS–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 3h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 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, BRS to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRS to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CDG ~4h 50m AMS ~4h 53m WRO ~5h 25m FCO ~5h 25m BGY ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,793
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 Bristol

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BRS→SOF BHX→SOF LHR→SOF
Distance from BRS – 85 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 4 9
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 5m 3h 3m
Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Sofia flights · London (LHR) to Sofia flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRS 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 Bristol.
BRS: BST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bristol, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,359 mi / 2,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m 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

BRS–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bristol to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,359 mi / 2,187 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRS
Full nameBristol Airport
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 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 BRS to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,359 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRS 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 Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Copernicus Wrocław.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SOF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Bristol.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BRS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHX, LHR and LTN. 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 BRS to SOF

Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRS to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRS to SOF is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,359 miles (2,187 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Copernicus Wrocław. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), London (LHR) and Luton, Luton (LTN).