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

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✈ Nonstop
FR2691
FR Ryanair
73H
5:45 AM
EEST T2
7:00 AM
BST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8516
FR Ryanair
73H
5:15 PM
EEST T2
6:30 PM
BST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1731
FR Ryanair
73H
6:35 PM
EEST T2
7:50 PM
BST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9962
FR Ryanair
73H
6:35 PM
EEST T2
7:50 PM
BST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR2690
FR Ryanair
73H
7:25 AM
BST
12:25 PM
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
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FR8515
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:44 AM
BST
4:44 PM
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
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FR9961
FR Ryanair
73H
6:40 PM
BST
11:40 PM
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
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FR1730
FR Ryanair
73H
8:15 PM
BST T1
1:15 AM+1
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to London, Essex
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,250 mi 3h 15m nonstop -2h behind 61 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 61 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 17 73H 3h15
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (17 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
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,557
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 2
Weekly flights 17 4 6
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 25m 3h 20m
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: EEST · STN: BST

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 15m.

SOF–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,250 mi / 2,012 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections61 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 15m. The route covers 1,250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from SOF to STN. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHN, TRN, NCE, SDR, SUF, BSL, MLA, EIN, AMM, CTA, PRG, CDG, EDI, DUB, KRK, BGY, VIE, AGP, BRI, FMM, BGR, OPO, LCA, BLQ, VLC, AHO, CGN, BUD, WMI, PFO, RMO, IAD, WRO, OTP, NUE, LIS, BCN, MAD, CIA, FCO, IST, ATH, MXP, AMS, LHR, RIX, RAK, SSH, DOH, CPH, BER, HAM, SAW, NAP, PMI, AYT, FKB, ZAG, DXB, ALC and TLV. 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 17 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 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,250 miles (2,012 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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