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

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385 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 44m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W64350
W6 Wizz
32Q
12:40 PM
CEST T2B
3:00 PM
EEST
1h 20m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5642
FR Ryanair
73H
1:10 PM
CEST T2B
3:35 PM
EEST
1h 25m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5570
FR Ryanair
73H
1:55 PM
CEST T2A
4:20 PM
EEST
1h 25m
85%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5643
FR Ryanair
73H
8:25 AM
EEST T2
8:45 AM
CEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64349
W6 Wizz
32Q
11:45 AM
EEST T1
12:10 PM
CEST
1h 25m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5571
FR Ryanair
73H
9:35 PM
EEST T2
9:55 PM
CEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 AFB6FB Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 5m B6LOMS LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
SUF Lamezia Terme (CZ) 4h 16m FRW6 FRW6 Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 20m ACEYLH LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
BER Berlin 4h 28m FRW6 FBFR Berlin (BER) to Sofia flights
FMM Memmingen 4h 33m W4 FRW6 Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 35m A3FRW6 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 55m ACCXDE ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 4h 55m W4W6 AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Budapest to Sofia
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 385 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

BUD–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H 1h25
W6 Wizz Air 5 32Q 1h20
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (12 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, BUD to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,627
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.

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.

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)2
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUD
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

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.
2 airlines operate flights from BUD to SOF: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
This route has daily 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 Warsaw Chopin.
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 and Wizz Air. With 12 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 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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