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

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 26m ago
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FR5643
FR Ryanair
73H
8:25 AM
EEST T2
8:45 AM
CEST
1h 20m
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W64349
W6 Wizz
32Q
11:45 AM
EEST T1
12:10 PM
CEST
1h 25m
70%
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FR5571
FR Ryanair
73H
9:35 PM
EEST T2
9:55 PM
CEST
1h 20m
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W64350
W6 Wizz
32Q
12:40 PM
CEST T2B
3:00 PM
EEST
1h 20m
68%
M T W T F S S
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FR5642
FR Ryanair
73H
1:10 PM
CEST T2B
3:35 PM
EEST
1h 25m
77%
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FR5570
FR Ryanair
73H
1:55 PM
CEST T2A
4:20 PM
EEST
1h 25m
77%
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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
BEG Belgrade 3h 15m AFB6BT → AZB6BT Belgrade (BEG) to Budapest flights
BOJ Burgas 3h 20m A3AZFB → W6 Burgas (BOJ) to Budapest flights
VIE Vienna 3h 35m FRNHOS → AHLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Budapest flights
OTP Otopeni 3h 40m BTFBRO → BTROW6 Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest flights
KRK Balice 3h 43m FRW6 → FRW6 Balice (KRK) to Budapest flights
NAP Napoli 4h 23m FRW6 → FRW4 Napoli (NAP) to Budapest flights
PRG Prague 4h 28m FBW6 → FR Prague (PRG) to Budapest flights
IST Istanbul 4h 33m 6EMSRJ → 6EGFRJ Istanbul (IST) to Budapest flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 35m LOSKTP → B6LOMS Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest flights
JSI Skiathos 4h 45m FR → FR Skiathos (JSI) to Budapest flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sofia to Budapest
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 385 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind

SOF–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 8 73H 1h20 – – –
W6 Wizz Air 5 32Q 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W6 (13 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BEG ~3h 15m BOJ ~3h 20m VIE ~3h 35m OTP ~3h 40m KRK ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,555
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 2 1 2
Weekly flights 13 3 9
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 25m 1h 33m
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)2
Weekly flights13 out / 12 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.
2 airlines operate flights from SOF to BUD: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
This route has daily 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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Burgas and Vienna.
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 and Wizz Air. With 13 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 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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