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

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FR Ryanair
7M8
12:05 PM
EEST T2
1:50 PM
BST
3h 45m
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FR Ryanair
7M8
4:50 PM
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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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m ACETFB → LHLOOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Edinburgh flights
MUC Munich 5h 30m ACLHLX → LHU2 Munich (MUC) to Edinburgh flights
PRG Prague 5h 38m FBW6 → FRU2 Prague (PRG) to Edinburgh flights
STN London, Essex 5h 40m FR → RKU2 London, Essex (STN) to Edinburgh flights
BER Berlin 5h 40m FBFR → FRU2 Berlin (BER) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 5h 47m BAFB → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 2m BTFBKL → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
LTN Luton, Luton 6h 11m W6 → U2 Luton, Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 25m FR → D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 6h 43m W6 → U2 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sofia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,499 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Sofia flights
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
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
FRA ~5h 10m MUC ~5h 30m PRG ~5h 38m STN ~5h 40m BER ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,707
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,499 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOF to EDI: 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 Frankfurt Main, Munich and Václav Havel.
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.
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 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 is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Munich and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).