London, Essex to Sofia (STN–SOF) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,250 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 17 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→SOF | LTN→SOF | LHR→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 15 | 9 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 15m | 3h 9m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 8:00 PM in Sofia.
British passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.
Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in BGN).
Direct flights from London to Sofia run about 3 hours 10 minutes. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), fixed at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1 (the country plans to adopt the euro). Euros are not legal tender but many hotels and tourist shops accept them. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.
STN–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to SOF
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
STN to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to SOF is about 3 hours gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Copernicus Wrocław and Kraków John Paul II. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).