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

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1,268 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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FB851
FB Bulgaria
223
3:52 PM
EEST T2
5:01 PM
BST
3h 9m
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BA893
BA British
32N
9:24 PM
EEST T2
10:43 PM
BST
3h 19m
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FB852
FB Bulgaria
223
8:55 AM
BST T4
2:05 PM
EEST
3h 10m
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BA892
BA British
32N
3:10 PM
BST T3
8:30 PM
EEST
3h 20m
17%
M T W T F S S
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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
BUD Budapest 4h 50m FRW6 → B6BAIB Budapest (BUD) to London flights
VIE Vienna 4h 55m FRNHOS → ACBACX Vienna (VIE) to London flights
BER Berlin 5h FBFR → ACB6BA Berlin (BER) to London flights
PSA Pisa (PI) 5h 3m FR → BAQFQR Pisa (PI) (PSA) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 5h 8m FBLXQR → ACBAJL Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m ACETFB → A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
MUC Munich 5h 15m LHLXNH → A3AVB6 Munich (MUC) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 20m AFFB → AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 25m FB → B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
PRG Prague 5h 30m FBW6 → BACXJL Prague (PRG) to London flights
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Sofia to London
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,268 mi 3h 14m nonstop -2h behind

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 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 3h09 – – –
BA British Airways 4 32N 3h19 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
32N Airbus A320neo – 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.
Schedule

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
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BUD ~4h 50m VIE ~4h 55m BER ~5h 0m PSA ~5h 3m ZRH ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,355
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 London from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric SOF→LHR SKG→LHR
Distance from SOF – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 10
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 25m
Thessaloniki (SKG) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 14m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SOF–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to London route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,268 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SOF to LHR: Bulgaria Air and British Airways.
This route has daily 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 Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Vienna and Berlin Brandenburg.
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.
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 LHR

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

SOF to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to LHR is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Vienna and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).