Montréal to Sofia (YUL–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,506 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 30m A3ACAF AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 35m LX FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 11h 40m ACLXOS FB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 41m ACTS FBFRW6 Barcelona (BCN) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 55m A3ACLH ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 11h 55m JUTGTK 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 7m ACKL BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
AGP Málaga 12h 13m PDTSWS FRW6 Málaga (AGP) to Sofia flights
LHR London 12h 25m ACAYBA BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 13h 29m LXOSSN FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
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Montréal to Sofia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,506 mi +7h ahead

YUL–SOF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,584
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → SOF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
SOF → YUL
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
4,506 mi / 7,252 km
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area, so days spent in other Schengen countries count toward this limit. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

YUL–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance4,506 mi / 7,252 km
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Zürich and Milan Malpensa.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Montréal.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Zürich and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.