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

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FR Ryanair
7M8
11:45 AM
EEST T2
1:30 PM
BST
3h 45m
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FR Ryanair
7M8
4:50 PM
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Sofia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,499 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind 63 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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 EDI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,368
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 Edinburgh from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric SOF→EDI SKG→EDI
Distance from SOF – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 3h 45m 4h 10m
Thessaloniki (SKG) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 45m.
Facts

SOF–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,499 mi / 2,412 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SOF to EDI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OTP, TRN, LGW, LYS, NBE, CTA, MLA, WMI, BRI, LCA, RAK, STR, HRG, AMS, MUC, ZRH, SDR, FRA, PRG, CGN, BUD, BHX, CDG, DUB, OPO, LTN, AGP, PFO, LIS, BRS, IAD, NCE, JFK, STN, BRU, RIX, LHR, VIE, ATH, FCO, IST, BVA, CIA, ALC, MAD, BER, BGY, BCN, KRK, CPH, VLC, NAP, PMI, AYT, MXP, SAW, ORY, CRL, BSL, WRO, DOH, BLQ and DXB. 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.
Nearby alternatives include SKG. 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 EDI

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 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 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,499 miles (2,412 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OTP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).