£17 Find Cheap Flights from Bologna to Sofia – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bologna to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 07:20 and lands at 09:10
• Latest: departs at 15:05 and lands at 16:55.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bologna to Sofia.

A direct flight from Bologna to Sofia takes 1h 50m, covering 618 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bologna to Sofia range from £77 to £132, with an average of £104 over the past 12 months. Anything below £77 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £98 return, compared with £131 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£52 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Bologna to Sofia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £73, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Easyrent

Flights from Bologna to Sofia usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

One-stop flights from Bologna to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 79% on flights from Bologna to Sofia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £42 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £196, a difference of £154.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Bologna and Sofia.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 27m, compared to 4h 18m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 04m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Bologna (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are St. Nedelya Church, Central Sofia Market Hall, and Banya Bashi Mosque. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.