Sofia to London (SOF–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SOF–LGW had nonstop service from TUI Airways and easyJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,250 miles in 3h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Sofia
| Metric | SOF→LGW | KVA→LGW | SKG→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SOF | – | 138 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 35m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SOF: EEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in London.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
SOF–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SOF to LGW
Sofia Airport (SOF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from TUI Airways and easyJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
SOF to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SOF to LGW is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,012 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nice-Côte d'Azur, Amsterdam and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kavala (KVA), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Ohrid (OHD).