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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FB851
FB Bulgaria
221
3:20 PM
EEST T2
4:45 PM
BST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA893
BA British
320
9:17 PM
EEST T2
10:26 PM
BST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA892
BA British
32A
8:10 AM
BST T3
1:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB852
FB Bulgaria
221
5:55 PM
BST T4
11:15 PM
EEST
3h 20m
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 9m nonstop -2h behind 58 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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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 5 221 3h25
BA British Airways 4 320 3h09 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
320 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
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,652
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.

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 9m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to London Heathrow Airport.

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 9m to 3h 25m.
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 9m to 3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections58 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 9m to 3h 25m. 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 CGN, LYS, LGW, MAN, NCL, RIX, NCE, AMM, CDG, KRK, AMS, DUB, PFO, AGP, BLQ, AUH, STR, ZRH, MUC, VLC, BRS, FRA, BEG, TLV, BUD, LTN, BRI, PRG, VIE, STN, BRU, OTP, BER, MXP, MLA, JFK, IAD, IST, ATH, FCO, BWI, ZAG, WAW, NAP, HAM, BSL, ORY, CPH, BCN, EDI, MAD, CAI, PMI, LIS, LCA, DXB, RAK 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.
Nearby alternatives include SKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 9 minutes to 3 hours 25 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

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).