Sofia to Lisbon (SOF–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FB Bulgaria
223
7:20 PM
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9:55 PM
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FB Bulgaria
223
11:05 PM
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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
BCN Barcelona 5h 45m FBFRW6 → A3ACAD Barcelona (BCN) to Lisbon flights
MAD Madrid 6h 8m FBFRIB → A3ACAD Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon flights
VLC Valencia 6h 8m FRW6 → ACADEK Valencia (VLC) to Lisbon flights
VIE Vienna 6h 10m FRNHOS → AIBTET Vienna (VIE) to Lisbon flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 20m FBLXQR → ACADAY Zurich (ZRH) to Lisbon flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 6h 29m TOU2 → ADLALO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Lisbon flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 30m ACETFB → ACADAI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lisbon flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 30m FB → A3ADAI Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Lisbon flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 6h 35m W6 → U2 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Lisbon flights
OTP Otopeni 6h 45m BTFBRO → W4 Otopeni (OTP) to Lisbon flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sofia to Lisbon
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,715 mi 4h 35m nonstop -2h behind

SOF–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–LIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 3 223 4h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LIS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to LIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BCN ~5h 45m MAD ~6h 8m VLC ~6h 8m VIE ~6h 10m TSF ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,417
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Lisbon is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EEST · LIS: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in Lisbon.
Distance & Flight Time
1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from LIS

Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.

Lisbon Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.

Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SOF–LIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Lisbon route.
Route details
Distance1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to LIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOF to LIS: Bulgaria Air.
This route has limited weekly 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 Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Valencia.
Lisbon is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from LIS to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LIS

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to LIS is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,760 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Valencia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.