Charleroi to Sofia (CRL–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR4962
FR Ryanair
73H
8:05 AM
CEST T1
11:40 AM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64328
W6 Wizz
32Q
8:10 AM
CEST T1
11:50 AM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64327
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:05 PM
EEST T1
6:55 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4963
FR Ryanair
73H
8:15 PM
EEST T2
10:00 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charleroi to Sofia
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,044 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

CRL–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,044 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CRL–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H 2h35
W6 Wizz Air 4 32Q 2h40
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CRL to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CRL to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,319
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.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Charleroi

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric CRL→SOF BRU→SOF EIN→SOF
Distance from CRL 30 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 11 5 11
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 20m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of CRL with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Charleroi.
CRL: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleroi, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.

CRL–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleroi to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: CRL
IATA / ICAOCRL / EBCI
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation614 ft / 187 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CRL to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,044 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CRL to SOF. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WRO, CIA, MAN, DUB, RMO, FCO, SUF, RAK, OTP, ALC, TRN, WAW, TSF, MLA, LIS, SAW, AMM, KRK, PRG, AGP, BCN, BGY, VAR, RIX, MAD, BUD, NAP, VIE, PFO, CTA, ATH, BRI, VLC, SDR, WMI, OPO, ZAG, BLQ, PMI and EDI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Charleroi.
Yes, return flights from SOF to CRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRU and EIN. 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 CRL to SOF

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CRL to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CRL to SOF ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,044 miles (1,680 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Eindhoven (EIN).