Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria · SOF

Sofia

One of Europe’s oldest capitals, relaxed coffee cultures, and snow-capped peaks looming right over the city edge.

Updated

London → Sofia £42 return £26 below the route's recent average
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Route average

£68

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£39.66

Observed October 2026

Departures

Flights from the UK

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Typical return fares to Sofia by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Humberside£95—
East Midlands£95—
Teesside£95—
Newquay Cornwall£95—
Cardiff£95—
Belfast International£95—
Exeter£95—
Glasgow Prestwick£95—

The stay

Where to stay in Sofia

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B1 City Hotel Sofia

B1 City Hotel Sofia

3★

2 Boyan Damyanov Street

Mid-range

Convenient Location in Sofia Located in Sofia, Be One Hotel is strategically positioned near major attractions such as Arena Armeets and Sopharma Business Towers. Guests can easily explore the city with Vasil Levski Stad

5 Vintage Guest House

5 Vintage Guest House

3★

49 William Gladstone Street

Budget

Charming Vintage Stay in the Heart of Sofia Unique Rooms with Entertainment Options Indulge in our cozy rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and cable channels. Relax in the comfortable seating area available in some uni

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

5★

89B, Vitosha Blvd.

Splurge

Luxurious Amenities Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia boasts a spa centre, fitness centre, and 5 restaurants for guests to indulge in. The accommodation offers top-notch services like a 24-hour front desk, room service, and a

The experiences

What to do in Sofia

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Sofia's Highlights on Foot

4.9/5

2 hours

A two-hour walk past 20 landmarks, from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral into the city's Roman and Ottoman layers.

Horseback in the Vitosha Balkan

4.9/5

4 hours

A private four-hour ride through forest paths on Vitosha, with panorama views over the Balkan range.

Private Tour from Sofia to Plovdiv

4.9/5

8 hours

We are from the new generation of guides - knowledgeable and entertainers. With us not only you will get enough historical information on…

Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour

4.9/5

2 hours

Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour! Learn about the rich history of the town and its famous sites, as well…

Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

4.8/5

1 hours

An hour of native Bulgarian grapes poured with local meats and cheeses on a quiet, artistic street.

Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Sofia, Bulgaria

4.8/5

1 hours

"Discover Bulgaria with dance" is the only workshop in Sofia that gives tourist the opportunity to explore the culture of Bulgaria with…

Timing

Best time to fly to Sofia

Typical fare by month

Monthly seasonality is not available yet. The fare facts above still show the UK typical and the lowest tracked fare.

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Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sofia from the UK?

Fares to Sofia are typically lowest in November, averaging £86.30 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Sofia?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Sofia as low as £39.81, compared to typical market fares of £95. Anything under £50 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Sofia?

We track departures from Liverpool, London, Manchester, Belfast City, Glasgow, Bristol, Edinburgh and Newcastle to Sofia.

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