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

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FB564
FB Bulgaria
223
11:05 PM
WEST T1
5:40 AM+1
EEST
4h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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FB563
FB Bulgaria
223
7:20 PM
EEST T2
9:55 PM
WEST
4h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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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
ZRH Zurich 5h 40m ACADAY → FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 5h 45m AIBTET → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
OPO Porto 5h 55m ACADAF → FB Porto (OPO) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 5h 55m A3ACAD → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 5h 55m A3ADAI → FB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 55m A3GQTP → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 6h 2m A3ADAZ → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 5m ACADAI → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
AGP Málaga 6h 8m ACADEK → FRW6 Málaga (AGP) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 6h 10m A3ACAD → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lisbon to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,715 mi 4h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

LIS–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LIS Routes SOF Routes LIS Live Flights SOF Live Flights
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Lisbon flights
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 4h35 – – –
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
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ZRH ~5h 40m VIE ~5h 45m OPO ~5h 55m MAD ~5h 55m MXP ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,427
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 1
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 10m
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LIS to SOF: Bulgaria Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Vienna and Francisco de Sá Carneiro.
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.
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.

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 is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Vienna and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).