Sofia to Köln (Cologne) (SOF–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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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 4h 20m FRNHOS → EWFRNH Vienna (VIE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 4h 21m FRW6 → FRSRR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 25m FBLXQR → EWLXSQ Zurich (ZRH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PRG Prague 4h 31m FBW6 → EWQS Prague (PRG) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MUC Munich 4h 45m ACLHLX → AZBTEW Munich (MUC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
FCO Rome 5h AZFBW6 → AZEW Rome (FCO) to Köln (Cologne) flights
STN London, Essex 5h 20m FR → FR London, Essex (STN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BER Berlin 5h 30m FBFR → EW Berlin (BER) to Köln (Cologne) flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 15m FR → EW Edinburgh (EDI) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 36m FRW6 → EWFR Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Köln (Cologne) flights
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Sofia to Köln (Cologne)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 951 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

SOF–CGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 951 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) Köln (Cologne) to Sofia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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 CGN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
VIE ~4h 20m BGY ~4h 21m ZRH ~4h 25m PRG ~4h 31m ZAG ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,271
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 Köln (Cologne) from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric SOF→CGN INI→CGN SKP→CGN
Distance from SOF – 90 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2 4
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 20m 2h 40m
Niš (INI) to Köln (Cologne) flights · Ilinden (SKP) to Köln (Cologne) flights · Prishtina (PRN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour behind Sofia.
SOF: EEST · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 5:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
951 mi / 1,531 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

SOF–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance951 mi / 1,531 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 951 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOF to CGN: 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, Il Caravaggio and Zürich.
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from CGN to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include INI, SKP and PRN. 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 CGN

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to CGN is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 951 miles (1,531 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Il Caravaggio and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niš (INI), Ilinden (SKP) and Prishtina (PRN).