Köln (Cologne) to Sofia (CGN–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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8:35 AM
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FR Ryanair
73H
7:50 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 45m EWFRNH → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 10m AZBTEW → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 4h 25m FRSRR → FRW6 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli 4h 40m EW → FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
BER Berlin 4h 52m EWSRR → FBFR Berlin (BER) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 5h ACEWLX → FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
BLQ Bologna 5h 15m AZEWFR → FR Bologna (BLQ) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 18m EWFR → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 54m EWFR → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h EWFR → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 951 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Köln (Cologne) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 2h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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, CGN to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
VIE ~3h 45m MUC ~4h 10m BGY ~4h 25m ZAG ~4h 30m NAP ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,087
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 Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric CGN→SOF DTM→SOF HHN→SOF
Distance from CGN – 49 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 30m 2h 25m
Dortmund (DTM) to Sofia flights · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Sofia flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN 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 Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
951 mi / 1,531 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance951 mi / 1,531 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 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 CGN to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 951 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CGN 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, Munich and Il Caravaggio.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from SOF to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTM, HHN and FRA. 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 CGN to SOF

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to SOF is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 951 miles (1,531 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Il Caravaggio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dortmund (DTM), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).