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

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FR626
FR Ryanair
73H
6:55 AM
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9:40 AM
EEST
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FR625
FR Ryanair
73H
1:50 PM
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FR6308
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:05 PM
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CEST
1h 45m
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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
PRG Prague 4h 40m FR → FBW6 Prague (PRG) to Sofia flights
KRK Balice 5h 35m FR → FRW6 Balice (KRK) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 6h 3m FR → FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
STN London, Essex 8h 2m FR → FR London, Essex (STN) to Sofia flights
EDI Edinburgh 8h 30m FR → FR Edinburgh (EDI) to Sofia flights
AMM Amman 11h 10m FR → FR Amman (AMM) to Sofia flights
RAK Marrakesh 11h 13m FR → FR Marrakesh (RAK) to Sofia flights
WRO Wrocław 11h 20m FR → FR Wrocław (WRO) to Sofia flights
WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 12h 5m FR → FR Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 13h 30m FR → BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to Sofia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 557 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 73H 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 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
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIA to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PRG ~4h 40m KRK ~5h 35m BUD ~6h 3m CRL ~6h 18m BHX ~7h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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 3 2
Weekly flights 7 17 6
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 55m 1h 35m
Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights · Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights · Rimini (RN) (RMI) 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: CEST · SOF: EEST

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 gate to gate.
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 / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 557 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CIA to SOF: Ryanair.
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 Václav Havel, Kraków John Paul II and Budapest Liszt Ferenc.
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, NAP and RMI. 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 is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Václav Havel, Kraków John Paul II and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (FCO), Napoli (NAP) and Rimini (RN) (RMI).