Souda to Sofia (CHQ–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
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11:20 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
ATH Spata-Artemida 3h 30m A3EKEY → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 5h FROS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 15m JU → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 5h 45m 4YA3DE → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 6h 10m 7OFR → FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 57m 4YA3DE → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 58m 3ZW4 → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
HAM Hamburg 7h 20m A3DEDI → W6 Hamburg (HAM) to Sofia flights
STN London, Essex 8h FRLS → FR London, Essex (STN) to Sofia flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 8h 13m FRLS → FR Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Sofia flights
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Souda to Sofia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 497 mi 1h 35m nonstop

CHQ–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 497 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHQ–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 1h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 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, CHQ to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHQ to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATH ~3h 30m VIE ~5h 0m BEG ~5h 15m MUC ~5h 45m BUD ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,398
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 Souda

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric CHQ→SOF ATH→SOF
Distance from CHQ – 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 4 42
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 11m
Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHQ with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sofia is 0 hours the same as Souda.
CHQ: EEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Souda, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
497 mi / 799 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders enter Bulgaria without a visa for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Greek national ID card or passport works for entry. Bulgaria joined the Schengen air and sea border zone in March 2024, so flights from Greece land without passport control at most airports, though land border checks remain in place until full Schengen accession.

For stays beyond 90 days, EU citizens must register with the local Migration Directorate within 3 months of arrival and obtain a certificate of residence. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient funds (no fixed threshold). Registration costs BGN 18 (about EUR 9). Healthcare is covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Direct flights from Athens to Sofia run about 1 hour 10 minutes. Thessaloniki to Sofia is a 3 to 4 hour drive via the E85 highway. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), pegged to the euro at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1. Euro adoption is expected in 2025 to 2026. No vaccination requirements. Greek driving licenses are valid throughout Bulgaria.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CHQ–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Souda to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance497 mi / 799 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHQ
Full nameChania International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 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 CHQ to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chania International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 497 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHQ 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Belgrade Nikola Tesla.
Nearby alternatives include ATH. 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 CHQ to SOF

Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHQ to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHQ to SOF is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 497 miles (799 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Spata-Artemida (ATH).