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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:30
• Latest: departs at 14:35 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Sofia takes 3h 30m, covering 1,497 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 Edinburgh to Sofia range from £127 to £227, with an average of £169 over the past 12 months. Anything below £127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £169 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £157 return, compared with £169 via a stopover through London Stansted (STN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Edinburgh to Sofia usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 66% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 23% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Edinburgh to Sofia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £128 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £231, a difference of £103.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Edinburgh and Sofia.

Flying via London Luton (LTN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 17m, compared to 6h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 25m via London Stansted (STN).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh (Eastern European Time vs British 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.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Sofia flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.