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

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FR Ryanair
73H
5:45 AM
CET
8:50 AM
EET
2h 5m
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FR Ryanair
7M8
7:40 PM
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FR Ryanair
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Nuremberg to Sofia
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 754 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

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, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore NUE Routes SOF Routes NUE Live Flights SOF Live 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 5 73H 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 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
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUE to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BUD ~5h 0m BCN ~7h 42m BRI ~7h 43m FRA ~10h 32m VLC ~11h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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 FMM→SOF
Distance from NUE – 85 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 21 1
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 50m 2h
Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights · Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 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: CET · SOF: EET

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.
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 flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: NUE
Full nameNuremberg Airport
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
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 approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 754 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from NUE to SOF. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUD, BCN, BRI, FRA, VLC, STN, HAM, CDG, BEG, AMS, IST, OTP, PMI, SAW, AGP and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, FMM and FRA. 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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NUE to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUE to SOF ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 754 miles (1,213 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BUD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Memmingen (FMM) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).