Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia (MAN–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,386 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→SOF | LPL→SOF | BHX→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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 Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to SOF
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet.
MAN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to SOF ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,386 miles (2,230 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Luton, Luton (LTN).