London to Sofia (LCY–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LCY and SOF. Nearest airports to LCY with scheduled service: London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 22 mi) · London Stansted Airport (STN, 27 mi) · London Luton Airport (LTN, 31 mi)
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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
AMS Amsterdam 4h 45m BAKLKQ → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
BER Berlin 5h 6m BA → FBFR Berlin (BER) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 55m ENLHNH → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 13m BAIB → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
DUB Dublin 7h 15m BAEI → FR Dublin (DUB) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 7h 40m BAIB → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
EDI Edinburgh 8h 13m BA → FR Edinburgh (EDI) to Sofia flights
AGP Málaga 9h 25m BAIB → FRW6 Málaga (AGP) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 11h 41m BAIB → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 33m BALX → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
London to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to London flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCY to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
AMS ~4h 45m BER ~5h 6m FRA ~6h 55m BCN ~7h 13m DUB ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
987
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 London

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric LCY→SOF LHR→SOF LGW→SOF
Distance from LCY – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 9 –
London (LHR) to Sofia flights · London (LGW) to Sofia flights · London, Essex (STN) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCY with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London.
LCY: BST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
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

LCY–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Sofia route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 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 LCY to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Berlin Brandenburg and Frankfurt Main.
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London.
Nearby alternatives include LHR, LGW and STN. 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 Amsterdam, Berlin Brandenburg and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LGW) and London, Essex (STN).