On this page, you can find and book flights from Bucharest to Sofia. The flight on this route covers a distance of just 296 km, with regular services running about 5 times a week.
The primary carrier on this route is RO. Before your trip, we recommend checking the information on how to get to the airport in Bucharest and the most convenient way to get from the airport in Sofia to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Bucharest → Sofia on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 4 h 25 min. Regular flights are operated by Tarom-Romanian Air. Departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda 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 Bucharest — Sofia by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 169 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 371 in b. 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.
Bucharest → Sofia, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 755 | low | May | AED 1,006 | high | Sep | AED 956 | medium |
| Feb | AED 755 | low | Jun | AED 1,056 | high | Oct | AED 906 | medium |
| Mar | AED 855 | medium | Jul | AED 1,107 | high | Nov | AED 805 | low |
| Apr | AED 906 | medium | Aug | AED 1,056 | high | Dec | AED 1,006 | 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 January is the coldest. The highest rainfall occurs in June (93.8 mm), whereas autumn and early winter tend to be drier.
The most budget-friendly flights are available in August starting from AED 166 and in July from AED 178. Prices peak in November and February, when tickets can cost from AED 371 or AED 361 respectively.
September is the optimal choice in terms of both weather and cost: it is still warm with minimal rain, and prices start from AED 188. It is best to avoid the winter months and March due to a sharp increase in airfares.
On the Bucharest — Sofia route, the primary carrier is TAROM (RO), providing regular connections between the two capitals. With approximately 5 direct flights per week, it is easy to plan both business trips and short getaways. A detailed schedule and available flight options are provided in the interactive list below.
Flights Bucharest — Sofia depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive at Sofia Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 296 km, the estimated flight time is about 50–60 minutes for a direct flight, excluding taxiing time at the airports.
TAROM (RO) operates regular flights from the Romanian capital to Bulgaria.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, operating on average 5 times a week.
Flights on this route arrive at the main international Sofia Airport (SOF).
The lowest prices are recorded for departures in the summer and early autumn (July–September). Check the current minimum for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
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