Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) to Sofia (HHN–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) to Sofia
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 916 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

HHN–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 916 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HHN–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 2h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 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, HHN to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HHN to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
IST ~5h 50m BCN ~8h 42m PMI ~12h 5m ALC ~14h 0m BGY ~14h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
864
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 Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen)

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric HHN→SOF FRA→SOF CGN→SOF
Distance from HHN – 58 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 2 29 7
Flight time 2h 25m 1h 46m 2h 25m
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights · Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Sofia flights · Rheinmünster (FKB) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of HHN 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 Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen).
HHN: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
916 mi / 1,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Bulgaria are both EU members. German citizens can enter Bulgaria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Germany to Bulgaria no longer go through passport control. Land borders still have checks for now. German nationals can live and work in Bulgaria without permits. For stays over 3 months, register at the local Migration Directorate office. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HHN–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance916 mi / 1,475 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: HHN
Full nameFrankfurt-Hahn Airport
IATA / ICAOHHN / EDFH
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation1,649 ft / 503 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 HHN to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 916 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HHN to SOF. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST, BCN, PMI, ALC, BGY, VAR, FCO, AGP, PSM, DUB, STN, RAK and BUD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen).
Yes, return flights from SOF to HHN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FRA, CGN and FKB. 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 HHN to SOF

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HHN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HHN to SOF ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 916 miles (1,475 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (FRA), Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Rheinmünster (FKB).