Sofia to Rome (SOF–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SOF–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 574 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air Also: AZ | 5 | 221 | 1h55 | – | – | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Sofia
| Metric | SOF→FCO | SKP→FCO | CRA→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SOF | – | 105 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
SOF: EEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 5:00 PM in Rome.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
SOF–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SOF to FCO
Sofia Airport (SOF) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air and Wizz Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SOF to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SOF to FCO ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZAG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ilinden (SKP), Craiova (CRA) and Thessaloniki (SKG).