Budapest to Sofia (BUD–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
7:05 AM
CEST T2A
9:30 AM
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1h 25m
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FR Ryanair
73H
1:10 PM
CEST T2B
3:35 PM
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FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 AM
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FR Ryanair
73H
8:55 PM
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Budapest to Sofia
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 385 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 77 1-stop hubs

BUD–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 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, BUD to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,620
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
385 mi / 619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Both Hungary and Bulgaria are EU member states. Hungarian 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

BUD–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance385 mi / 619 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 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 BUD to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 385 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from BUD to SOF. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WMI, WRO, BLQ, HHN, RIX, SUF, LCA, MAN, EVN, HRG, OPO, LPL, VIE, RAK, CPH, JED, RMO, LIS, DUB, AUH, EDI, MUC, EIN, PFO, CGN, FRA, BEG, ALC, OTP, MXP, CDG, BRU, ATH, BGY, IST, SAW, MAD, FCO, STN, BHX, TSF, AMM, KRK, BCN, DOH, BER, MLA, HAM, LTN, AGP, WAW, BRI, PRG, AMS, TLV, AYT, CTA, ORY, BRS, TRN, LHR, BSL, VLC, DXB, CIA, ZRH, CRL, NAP, PMI, STR, DTM, NUE, FMM, LGW, BVA, NCE and SSH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BUD to SOF

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to SOF ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 385 miles (619 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.