Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands (SOF–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR6335
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:45 AM
EET T2
12:55 PM
GMT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8941
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:15 PM
EET T2
11:25 PM
GMT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6336
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:10 AM
GMT
11:20 AM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8940
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:40 PM
GMT
9:50 PM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,343 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind 32 1-stop hubs

SOF–BHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 3h10
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 1
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR (7 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, SOF to BHX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to BHX.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,221
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 Birmingham, West Midlands from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric SOF→BHX PDV→BHX CRA→BHX
Distance from SOF 85 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 1 3
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 25m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Birmingham Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EET · BHX: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.

SOF–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,343 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd. and Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SOF to BHX. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRN, RAK, BER, PRG, BGY, AMS, MUC, MLA, FRA, CDG, PFO, KRK, DUB, BVA, FCO, SAW, HRG, OTP, BUD, PMI, ZRH, IST, MAD, BCN, EDI, CIA, AGP, CPH, DXB, DOH, ALC and LCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from BHX to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDV and CRA. 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 SOF to BHX

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd. and Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to BHX ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,161 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Plovdiv (PDV) and Craiova (CRA).