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

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FR Ryanair
73H
1:10 PM
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3:35 PM
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73H
1:55 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 5m ACAHLG → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 3h 5m AZB6BT → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 4h 15m 6EGFQR → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 15m B6LOMS → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
BER Berlin 4h 37m FRW6 → FBFR Berlin (BER) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 45m ACEYLH → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 45m ACCXDE → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 50m A3FRW6 → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 52m LXTP → FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 5h 5m W4W6 → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Budapest to Sofia
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 385 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Budapest flights
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 5 73H 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (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, BUD to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VIE ~3h 5m BEG ~3h 5m IST ~4h 15m WAW ~4h 15m RMO ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,168
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 gate to gate.
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 flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 385 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUD 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, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and İstanbul.
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.
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 BUD to SOF

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to SOF is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 385 miles (619 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.