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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

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Sofia to Manchester, Greater Manchester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,386 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind

SOF–MAN had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,386 miles in 3h 40m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SOF–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,366
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 KVA→MAN
Distance from SOF 85 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 35m 3h 50m
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: EEST · MAN: BST

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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,386 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SOF to MAN: easyJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, Brussels and Cologne Bonn.
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, KVA and 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 MAN

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Manchester Airport (MAN) had nonstop service from easyJet, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SOF to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to MAN is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,386 miles (2,230 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, Brussels and Cologne Bonn. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Plovdiv (PDV), Kavala (KVA) and Thessaloniki (SKG).