Edinburgh to Sofia (EDI–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
7M8
3:20 PM
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8:50 PM
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Edinburgh to Sofia
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,499 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

EDI–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,499 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, EDI to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
WRO ~10h 0m HRG ~10h 35m DUB ~11h 52m AGP ~12h 55m MAD ~13h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,590
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
EDI: GMT · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,499 mi / 2,412 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in BGN).

Direct flights from London to Sofia run about 3 hours 10 minutes. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), fixed at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1 (the country plans to adopt the euro). Euros are not legal tender but many hotels and tourist shops accept them. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

EDI–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,499 mi / 2,412 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 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 EDI to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from EDI to SOF. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WRO, HRG, DUB, AGP, MAD, VLC, ZRH, CPH, FCO, CRL, DXB, BRS, LTN, BHX, FRA, SAW, AMS, VIE, BUD, CGN, BER, BVA, MUC, IST, BGY, KRK, CIA, LHR, CDG, STN, PRG, ALC, MLA, LGW, PFO, BCN, PMI, DOH, OTP, ATH and NAP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from SOF to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 EDI to SOF

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

EDI to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to SOF ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,499 miles (2,412 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.