London to Sofia (LGW–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 3h03 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from London
| Metric | LGW→SOF | LHR→SOF | LTN→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 3m | 3h 10m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
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.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to SOF
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways and easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to SOF ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,012 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).