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

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FR Ryanair
7M8
1:25 PM
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2:50 PM
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FR Ryanair
73H
3:05 PM
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Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,343 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 46 1-stop hubs

SOF–BHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 7M8 3h25 – – –
BY TUI Airways 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR (2 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, SOF to BHX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,226
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 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 2 – 3
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 25m 3h 25m
Plovdiv (PDV) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights · Craiova (CRA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights · Thessaloniki (SKG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Birmingham Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 25m.
Facts

SOF–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,343 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways and Ryanair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SOF to BHX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLQ, CIA, TRN, MLA, NBE, BER, CTA, AYT, AGP, EDI, KRK, CDG, MUC, BUD, PFO, FRA, MAD, BVA, AMS, NCE, DUB, BGR, WMI, ZRH, OTP, BCN, HRG, ATH, FCO, SSH, RAK, PMI, IST, LIS, BGY, CPH, PRG, DXB, VLC, SAW, NAP, ALC, LCA, OPO, DOH and TSF. 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, CRA and SKG. 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 TUI Airways and Ryanair. With 2 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,161 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Plovdiv (PDV), Craiova (CRA) and Thessaloniki (SKG).