Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Athens to Sofia?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Sofia takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Athens and Sofia?

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The flight distance between Athens and Sofia is 531 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia?

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Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bulgaria Air, SKY express, Aegean.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Larnaca, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Vienna, Budapest, Brussels, Milan, Chania, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Frankfurt, Edinburgh, Rome, New York, Reykjavik, Rhodes, Mykonos, Amsterdam.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Dublin, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Toronto, Bristol, Liverpool, Montreal, Tel Aviv, Prague, Malta, Budapest, Glasgow, Riga, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Lisbon.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Athens?

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Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 8

What airports are near Sofia?

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The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Athens and Sofia?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Athens and Sofia thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Athens and Sofia can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Athens and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Athens and Sofia with Aegean, Wizz Air, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Athens and Sofia?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Sofia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Athens and Sofia?

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Traveling between Athens and Sofia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Sofia arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Athens and Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Athens and Sofia arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£65
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£65
Cheapest round-trip	£110
Average round-trip	£148
Nonstop flights in May	£65 – £269

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Aegean	1	2	1	2	2	1	1
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SKY express	1	---	1	1	1	---	---

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Aegean	1	1	1	2	2	1	---
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	1	1	---	---
SKY express	1	---	1	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Aegean	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Bulgaria Air	---	1	---	1	1	---	---
SKY express	1	---	1	1	1	---	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	No	Opens 45 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	3°C	-4°C
February	6°C	-2°C
March	10°C	0°C
April	15°C	4°C
May	20°C	8°C
June	24°C	12°C
July	27°C	15°C
August	28°C	15°C
September	23°C	11°C
October	17°C	6°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	5°C	-1°C