Munich to Sofia (MUC–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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684 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH1702+2
LH Lufthansa
32N
9:15 AM
CEST T2
12:10 PM
EEST
1h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3816cs
LX Swiss
32A
9:15 AM
CEST T2
12:10 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ2168cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32A
9:15 AM
CEST T2
12:10 PM
EEST
1h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1704
VL Air VIA
32N
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:40 PM
EEST
1h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3818cs
LX Swiss
32A
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:40 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1704+4
LH Lufthansa
32A
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:40 PM
EEST
1h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1706+1
LH Lufthansa
32N
8:20 PM
CEST T2
11:15 PM
EEST
1h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ2212cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
6:10 AM
EEST T2
7:10 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC9522cs
AC Air Canada
32A
6:10 AM
EEST T2
7:10 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH7891cs
NH All Nippon
32A
6:10 AM
EEST T2
7:10 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1707+4
LH Lufthansa
32N
8:10 AM
EEST T2
9:10 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1703+3
LH Lufthansa
32N
12:55 PM
EEST T2
1:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3817cs
LX Swiss
32A
12:55 PM
EEST T2
1:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1705
VL Air VIA
319
7:25 PM
EEST T2
8:25 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1705
LH Lufthansa
32A
7:25 PM
EEST T2
8:25 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3h 30m AIETLH FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 3h 40m JULHSQ AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
BER Berlin 3h 42m A3AZLH FBFR Berlin (BER) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 3h 55m ACAIAZ ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 4h A2LHNH BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 4h EYLHNH FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 25m AIAZLH FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
CGN Köln (Cologne) 4h 25m AZBTEW FR Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 33m A3BTGQ 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli 4h 40m AZLHNH FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Munich to Sofia
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 684 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

MUC–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Air VIA lead the route. The flight covers 684 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUC–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: LX, SQ 20 32A, 32N 1h55 LX, SQ
VL Air VIA 7 32N 1h55
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – LH, LX, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – LH, VL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH + VL (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MUC to SOF direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,780
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 Munich

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric MUC→SOF FMM→SOF NUE→SOF
Distance from MUC 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 48 8 6
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MUC with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
MUC: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
684 mi / 1,101 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Bulgaria are both EU members. German citizens can enter Bulgaria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Germany to Bulgaria no longer go through passport control. Land borders still have checks for now. German nationals can live and work in Bulgaria without permits. For stays over 3 months, register at the local Migration Directorate office. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card.

Getting to MUC

S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.

MUC–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance684 mi / 1,101 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 54 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 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 MUC to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Munich Airport to Sofia Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 684 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MUC to SOF: Lufthansa and Air VIA.
This route has frequent daily 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 Vienna, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Berlin Brandenburg.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
Yes, return flights from SOF to MUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FMM, NUE and STR. 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 MUC to SOF

Munich Airport (MUC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Air VIA. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MUC to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to SOF is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 684 miles (1,101 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memmingen (FMM), Nuremberg (NUE) and Stuttgart (STR).