Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia (MAN–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAN–SOF had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,386 miles in 3h 20m.
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 |
| Weekly flights | – | 6 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 3h 5m |
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) had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MAN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to SOF is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,386 miles (2,230 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Luton, Luton (LTN).