Geneva to Sofia (GVA–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GVA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 58 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GVA and SOF. Nearest airports to GVA with scheduled service: Turin Airport (TRN, 103 mi) · EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 115 mi) · Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 133 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 4h 5m LXU2 → W6 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Sofia flights
BRU Zaventem 4h 25m ACLXNH → FB Zaventem (BRU) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 4h 45m A2 → BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 4h 45m AILXOS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
BRI Bari 4h 55m U2 → FRW6 Bari (BRI) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h ACAIET → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 10m FBJUU2 → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 23m LXU2 → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 35m AFAMBT → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
LHR London 5h 37m B6BACX → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GVA and SOF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
NCE ~4h 5m BRU ~4h 25m MXP ~4h 30m TIA ~4h 35m OTP ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,975
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 Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric GVA→SOF TRN→SOF BSL→SOF
Distance from GVA – 103 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 3 7
Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) to Sofia flights · Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Sofia flights · Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVA 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 Geneva.
GVA: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Sofia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 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 GVA to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nice-Côte d'Azur, Brussels and Bucharest Henri Coandă.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SOF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
Nearby alternatives include TRN, BSL and MXP. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nice-Côte d'Azur, Brussels and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN), Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).