Nuremberg to Sofia (NUE–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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FR Ryanair
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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
ADB Gaziemir 3h 37m XQ → XQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 3h 45m ACAIAZ → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 3h 55m FR → FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 5m AFAMG3 → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 18m 6EAMKL → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
CHQ Souda 5h 35m FR → FR Souda (CHQ) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 5h 55m LH → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 10m DEDIEW → FBFRW6 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 40m IBLLQR → FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
AYT Antalya 6h 48m FHPCXC → FBPCXC Antalya (AYT) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nuremberg to Sofia
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 754 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

NUE–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 754 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NUE Routes SOF Routes NUE Live Flights SOF Live Flights
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Nuremberg flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NUE–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NUE to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUE to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ADB ~3h 37m FRA ~3h 45m BUD ~3h 55m BSL ~4h 40m CDG ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,888
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Nuremberg

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric NUE→SOF MUC→SOF STR→SOF
Distance from NUE – 85 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 6 48 3
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 55m 2h 10m
Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights · Stuttgart (STR) to Sofia flights · Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of NUE with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nuremberg, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
754 mi / 1,213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NUE–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nuremberg to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance754 mi / 1,213 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NUE
Full nameNuremberg Airport
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation1,046 ft / 319 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NUE to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 754 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NUE to SOF: Ryanair.
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 Adnan Menderes, Frankfurt Main and Budapest Liszt Ferenc.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Nuremberg.
Yes, return flights from SOF to NUE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUC, STR and FMM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NUE to SOF

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NUE to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUE to SOF is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 754 miles (1,213 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adnan Menderes, Frankfurt Main and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Stuttgart (STR) and Memmingen (FMM).