Lisbon to Sofia (LIS–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FB Bulgaria
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Lisbon to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,715 mi 4h nonstop +2h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

LIS–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 3 223 4h – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB (3 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, LIS to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,114
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 Lisbon

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric LIS→SOF OPO→SOF
Distance from LIS – 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 4h 3h 50m
Porto (OPO) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIS 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 Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

Facts

LIS–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 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 LIS to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LIS to SOF. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSF, VAR, WRO, MAN, BSL, WMI, BVA, OPO, CPH, STN, LPL, MLA, EDI, HAM, BRU, BGY, BRS, AUH, BCN, AGP, VLC, NAP, MAD, BEG, CDG, ATH, LTN, BHX, EIN, CRL, NCE, KRK, CGN, FCO, ORY, BLQ, IST, RIX, STR, MUC, VIE, LHR, FRA, AMS, MXP, BUD, DXB, ZRH, DUB, PMI, LGW, TLV, OTP, WAW, PRG, DOH, BER, RAK and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from SOF to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPO. 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 LIS to SOF

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIS to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to SOF ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,760 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TSF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).