Madrid to Sofia (MAD–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–SOF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,397 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 6 | 221, 223 | 3h15-3h20 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 73H | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→SOF | VLC→SOF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Spanish passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free as EU citizens. You can stay indefinitely, but if you plan to remain longer than 90 days you must register with the local migration office within 90 days of arrival. A valid passport or Spanish national ID card is all you need at the border.
Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 but is not yet a full Schengen member for land borders. Air and sea border checks with Schengen were lifted in March 2024, so flights from Spain land without passport control. Land border checks may still apply if you cross into Bulgaria overland from a non-Schengen country.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to SOF
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to SOF ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,397 miles (2,248 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).