Ferno (VA) to Sofia (MXP–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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FB Bulgaria
223
12:15 PM
CEST T1
3:10 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB455
FB Bulgaria
223
3:00 PM
EEST T2
4:15 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CFU Kerkyra (Corfu) 4h FRU2 W6 Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 24m AZDEEN ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli 4h 25m FRU2 FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 45m ACAZEN LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 45m A3BTFR 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 45m ACAZET FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
BRI Bari 4h 45m FRU2 FRW6 Bari (BRI) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 5h 6EPKTG 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 5m AZBTFB AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 10m LOMSSQ LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ferno (VA) to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 755 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

MXP–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air leads the route. The flight covers 755 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MXP–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 3 223 1h55
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB (3 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, MXP to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MXP to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,363
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 Ferno (VA)

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric MXP→SOF BGY→SOF TRN→SOF
Distance from MXP 47 mi 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 3 23 3
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MXP with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Ferno (VA).
MXP: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ferno (VA), it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
755 mi / 1,214 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Bulgaria are EU member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to MXP

The Malpensa Express train connects Milano Centrale and Milano Cadorna to Terminal 1 in 50–52 minutes, running every 30 minutes for €13 one-way. A second train route serves Gallarate and Varese. Terminal 2 (easyJet and low-cost) is connected to Terminal 1 by a free shuttle bus that takes about 7 minutes.

FlixBus and several coach operators serve the airport from Centrale for €5–8 but take longer, especially in traffic. Taxis are fixed-rate from Milan city (€90–100 to/from the city centre); private transfers are broadly comparable. Driving via A8 motorway takes 45–60 minutes in normal conditions.

MXP–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ferno (VA) to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance755 mi / 1,214 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MXP
IATA / ICAOMXP / LIMC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr28.9M
Elevation768 ft / 234 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 MXP to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Milan Malpensa International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 755 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MXP to SOF: Bulgaria Air.
This route has limited weekly 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 Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias, Frankfurt Main and Naples.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Ferno (VA).
Yes, return flights from SOF to MXP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BGY and 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.

Flights from MXP to SOF

Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MXP to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MXP to SOF is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 755 miles (1,214 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias, Frankfurt Main and Naples. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).