Sofia to Manchester, Greater Manchester (SOF–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U22222
U2 easyJet
320
12:40 PM
EET T1
2:20 PM
GMT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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U22221
U2 easyJet
320
6:30 AM
GMT T2
11:50 AM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Sofia to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,386 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 51 1-stop hubs

SOF–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,386 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,537
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 Manchester, Greater Manchester from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric SOF→MAN PDV→MAN
Distance from SOF 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EET · MAN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,386 mi / 2,230 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

SOF–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance1,386 mi / 2,230 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,386 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SOF to MAN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU, RIX, TRN, LYS, HAM, KRK, ZRH, RAK, BER, AMS, MUC, CDG, VLC, PRG, DUB, BGY, ALC, MLA, BLQ, FRA, BVA, FCO, CIA, OTP, LHR, CPH, PFO, SAW, NAP, JFK, IST, FMM, DOH, HRG, AMM, VIE, BCN, ATH, MAD, DXB, CRL, WRO, BSL, AUH, BUD, NCE, STR, AGP, CGN, PMI and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from MAN to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDV. 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 MAN

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to MAN ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,386 miles (2,230 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Plovdiv (PDV).