Sofia to Budapest (SOF–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
8:55 PM
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9:15 PM
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FR5571
FR Ryanair
73H
9:35 PM
EEST T2
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FR Ryanair
73H
1:10 PM
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1h 25m
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FR Ryanair
73H
1:55 PM
CEST T2A
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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
VIE Vienna 3h 5m FRNHOS → AHLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Budapest flights
BEG Belgrade 3h 15m AFB6BT → AZB6BT Belgrade (BEG) to Budapest flights
NUE Nuremberg 4h 20m FR → FR Nuremberg (NUE) to Budapest flights
SUF Lamezia Terme (CZ) 4h 21m FRW6 → FRW6 Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to Budapest flights
IST Istanbul 4h 25m 6EMSRJ → 6EGFRJ Istanbul (IST) to Budapest flights
STR Stuttgart 4h 40m W6 → EWW6 Stuttgart (STR) to Budapest flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 40m LOSKTP → B6LOMS Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest flights
MUC Munich 4h 55m ACLHLX → EYLHNH Munich (MUC) to Budapest flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 1m ACETFB → ACCXDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Budapest flights
FCO Rome 5h 20m AZFBW6 → W4W6 Rome (FCO) to Budapest flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sofia to Budapest
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 385 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind

SOF–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Budapest (BUD) Budapest to Sofia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 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 BUD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
VIE ~3h 5m BEG ~3h 15m NUE ~4h 20m SUF ~4h 21m IST ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,214
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 Budapest from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric SOF→BUD SKP→BUD SKG→BUD
Distance from SOF – 105 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 3 8
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 25m 1h 40m
Ilinden (SKP) to Budapest flights · Thessaloniki (SKG) to Budapest flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Budapest is 1 hour behind Sofia.
SOF: EEST · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 5:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
385 mi / 619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

SOF–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance385 mi / 619 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 385 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOF to BUD: 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 Vienna, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Nuremberg.
Budapest is 1 hour behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from BUD to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SKP and SKG. 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 SOF to BUD

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to BUD is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 385 miles (619 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Nuremberg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ilinden (SKP) and Thessaloniki (SKG).