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

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Sofia to Köln (Cologne)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 951 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

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, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,985
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 30m
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.
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 connections41 hubs
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 approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 951 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SOF to CGN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, LYS, LGW, LHR, MAN, RIX, PRG, CAI, RAK, TLV, FCO, MUC, MLA, ZAG, CTA, ZRH, VIE, AYT, PFO, AGP, STN, BGY, SAW, DUB, BLQ, CDG, PMI, BER, IAD, ALC, HRG, OPO, BUD, IST, VLC, BCN, NCE, LIS, EDI, OTP and NAP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. 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

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niš (INI), Ilinden (SKP) and Prishtina (PRN).