On this page, you can find and book flights from Athens to Sofia. The distance between the cities is only 525 km, and with around 20 flights per week, you can easily find a convenient departure time.
Flights on this route are operated by Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and Sky Express. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar and checking in advance how to get to Athens airport and transportation from Sofia airport.
The table shows direct flights Athens → Sofia on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express and 8H. Departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airports, arrivals at Sofia Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Athens — Sofia by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 196 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 429 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Athens → Sofia, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 553 | medium | May | AED 579 | medium | Sep | AED 579 | medium |
| Feb | AED 453 | low | Jun | AED 553 | medium | Oct | AED 528 | medium |
| Mar | AED 528 | medium | Jul | AED 679 | high | Nov | AED 478 | low |
| Apr | AED 629 | high | Aug | AED 704 | high | Dec | AED 654 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest months in Sofia are July and August, with average temperatures reaching up to 26.5°C, while the coldest month is January. Rainfall peaks in June, with up to 93.8 mm of precipitation, whereas the driest weather occurs in September and October.
The most favorable conditions for booking tickets are seen in July (AED 196) and October (AED 213). The highest prices are recorded in April and May, when the cost of a flight can exceed AED 428.
September and October offer an optimal balance between comfortable temperatures and moderate flight costs. We recommend avoiding travel in late spring if maximizing budget savings is your priority.
There are 5 airlines operating on the Athens — Sofia route, with Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and Sky Express holding leading positions. Most flights are direct, providing a high frequency of service with about 20 departures per week. A detailed daily schedule and flight options for specific dates are provided in the list below.
Flights Athens — Sofia depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and arrive at Sofia Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this route takes an average of about 1 hour 15 minutes, as the distance between the cities is only 525 km.
Regular flights are operated by Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express, and other carriers. In total, 5 airlines serve this route.
Yes, regular direct air service is maintained between the cities, with about 20 non-stop flights per week.
Flight prices change constantly depending on the season and demand. You can check the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Athens arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF), which is the main gateway to Bulgaria.
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