Rome to Sofia (CIA–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CIA Airport Page →
557 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 45m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✓
→
FR626
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:55 AM
CET
10:40 AM
EET
1h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FR625
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:15 PM
EET T2
8:00 PM
CET
1h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FR6308
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:30 PM
EET T2
9:15 PM
CET
1h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Rome to Sofia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 557 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

CIA–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 557 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CIA Routes SOF Routes CIA Live Flights SOF Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIA–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 7M8 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 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, CIA to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIA to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
EDI ~9h 6m PRG ~12h 13m BUD ~13h 55m WMI ~14h 43m WRO ~14h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
637
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 Rome

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric CIA→SOF FCO→SOF NAP→SOF
Distance from CIA – 18 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 12 10
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 55m 1h 35m
Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights · Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CIA 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 Rome.
CIA: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
557 mi / 896 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Bulgaria are EU member states. Italian 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

CIA–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance557 mi / 896 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 10 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: CIA
Full nameCiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIA / LIRA
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation427 ft / 130 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 CIA to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 557 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CIA to SOF. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI, PRG, BUD, WMI, WRO, OTP, KRK, BHX, CRL, STN, MAN and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from SOF to CIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCO and NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CIA to SOF

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIA to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIA to SOF ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (FCO) and Napoli (NAP).