Zaventem to Sofia (BRU–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FB Bulgaria
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FB Bulgaria
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Zaventem to Sofia
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,055 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

BRU–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,055 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 5 221 2h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB (5 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, BRU to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,306
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 Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric BRU→SOF CRL→SOF EIN→SOF
Distance from BRU – 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 5 11 11
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 35m 2h 35m
Charleroi (CRL) to Sofia flights · Eindhoven (EIN) to Sofia flights · Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU 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 Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 1,055 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BRU to SOF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZAG, NUE, CDG, MAN, LCA, AMM, EVN, EDI, RAK, DUB, JED, CPH, OPO, MXP, MLA, VLC, FRA, BCN, ALC, AUH, MUC, BEG, LIS, BGR, VIE, PRG, FCO, AGP, BER, RIX, PMI, LHR, ATH, IST, MAD, CVG, SAW, BLQ, HRG, DOH, BUD, HAM, ZRH, WAW, DXB, OTP, KRK, SSH, AMS, TLV, NAP, CTA, NCE and RMO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRL, EIN and AMS. 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 BRU to SOF

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to SOF ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,055 miles (1,698 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZAG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS).