Köln (Cologne) to Sofia (CGN–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 951 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→SOF | HHN→SOF | FRA→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 64 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 2 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 25m | 1h 46m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · SOF: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Germany and Bulgaria are both EU members. German citizens can enter Bulgaria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Germany to Bulgaria no longer go through passport control. Land borders still have checks for now. German nationals can live and work in Bulgaria without permits. For stays over 3 months, register at the local Migration Directorate office. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card.
CGN–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to SOF
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to SOF ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 951 miles (1,531 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via HRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).