Sofia to London (SOF–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FB851
FB Bulgaria
223
6:20 AM
EET T2
7:50 AM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA891
BA British
32A
5:15 PM
EET T2
6:44 PM
GMT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB852
FB Bulgaria
223
8:45 AM
GMT T4
1:55 PM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA890
BA British
32A
11:04 AM
GMT T3
4:09 PM
EET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to London
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,268 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind 51 1-stop hubs

SOF–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 5 223 3h30
BA British Airways 4 32A 3h29 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
32A Airbus A320 – BA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: BA (4 flights/wk, 44%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,748
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
London is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EET · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m to 3h 30m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

SOF–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to London route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time3h 29m to 3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 3h 29m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,268 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SOF to LHR. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NCL, PMI, LGW, STR, KRK, NCE, AMS, VLC, CDG, BER, HAM, ZRH, PFO, BRS, PRG, RAK, DUB, MUC, FRA, LYS, CAI, VIE, TLV, FCO, MLA, BRU, STN, LTN, IST, JFK, IAD, OTP, BUD, BSL, AMM, MAN, BEG, EDI, CPH, CGN, NAP, BCN, BLQ, LCA, MAD, ATH, AGP, DXB, RIX, AUH and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Sofia Airport (SOF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Bulgaria Air. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to LHR ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,041 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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