Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Sofia (LYS–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
VIE Vienna 4h 25m AIMSOS FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 35m ACAIEN ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 40m LHVL LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h LHTOU2 FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 30m LO LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 45m IBLLQR FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 5h 55m 6EMHTG 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 30m AFBTG3 BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 6h 50m U2 AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
PRG Prague 6h 50m U2V7 FBW6 Prague (PRG) to Sofia flights
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,690
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.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric LYS→SOF TRN→SOF
Distance from LYS 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 3
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Visa & Entry

Both France and Bulgaria are EU member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in March 2024. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

LYS–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Sofia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LYS
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYS to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Yes, return flights from SOF to LYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRN. 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 Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).