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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR1731
FR Ryanair
73H
6:05 AM
EET T2
7:30 AM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2691
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:29 PM
EET T2
1:54 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9962
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:50 PM
EET T2
9:15 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1730
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 AM
GMT T1
11:20 AM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2690
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 AM
GMT T1
11:20 AM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9961
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:25 PM
GMT
9:50 PM
EET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sofia to London, Essex
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,250 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

SOF–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 21 73H, 7M8 3h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (21 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 STN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,307
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, Essex from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SOF→STN PDV→STN SKG→STN
Distance from SOF 85 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 6 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 30m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,250 mi / 2,012 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.

SOF–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,250 mi / 2,012 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SOF to STN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTA, CDG, HAM, BER, FKB, AMS, ATH, TRN, VLC, RAK, EIN, DUB, MLA, LHR, FCO, PRG, BGY, PMI, WMI, RIX, KRK, FMM, TLV, CPH, CIA, HHN, VIE, IST, OTP, BUD, EDI, CGN, SAW, DOH, NAP, AGP, AMM, BRI, PFO, ALC, WRO, BCN, MAD, DXB, NUE, BSL and BLQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Yes, return flights from STN to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDV 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 STN

Sofia Airport (SOF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SOF to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to STN ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,012 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CTA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Plovdiv (PDV) and Thessaloniki (SKG).