Sofia to Edinburgh (SOF–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR5161
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:25 PM
EET T2
1:55 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5160
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:20 PM
GMT
8:50 PM
EET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,499 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind 49 1-stop hubs

SOF–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,499 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 3h30
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SOF to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,823
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EET · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,499 mi / 2,412 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.

SOF–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,499 mi / 2,412 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SOF to EDI. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRN, WRO, STR, BSL, BER, RAK, AMS, HRG, PRG, BCN, ZRH, LYS, BHX, BRS, BVA, VIE, DUB, KRK, STN, FRA, CDG, PFO, MLA, SAW, LTN, VLC, LHR, BUD, ATH, NCE, CIA, IAD, JFK, IST, OTP, FCO, CRL, BGY, LGW, DOH, MUC, NAP, CGN, MAD, CPH, PMI, AGP, DXB and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from EDI to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 EDI

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to EDI ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,499 miles (2,412 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.