Catania to Sofia (CTA–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5036
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 AM
CEST TA
9:45 AM
EEST
1h 45m
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FR5037
FR Ryanair
73H
9:10 AM
EEST T2
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Catania to Sofia
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 570 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

CTA–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTA–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 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, CTA to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTA to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,733
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 Catania

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric CTA→SOF MLA→SOF SUF→SOF
Distance from CTA – 116 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 4 4
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 50m 1h 35m
Valletta (MLA) to Sofia flights · Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CTA 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 Catania.
CTA: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
570 mi / 917 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

CTA–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Catania to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 917 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 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 CTA to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 570 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CTA to SOF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHN, BRS, BHX, MAN, EDI, OTP, FCO, MLA, MXP, EIN, BSL, BLQ, BRI, CGN, CRL, BUD, SSH, BVA, BGY, FMM, IST, KRK, ATH, STN, STR, CDG, TRN, RIX, NAP, MAD, PRG, FRA, VIE, MUC, ORY, LTN, WAW, LGW, BER, BCN, AMS, ZRH, DXB, CPH and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Catania.
Yes, return flights from SOF to CTA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLA and SUF. 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 CTA to SOF

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTA to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTA to SOF ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (917 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HHN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF).