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

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 19:50
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 02:20.

The flight takes about 4h.

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

A direct flight from Lisbon to Sofia takes 4h, covering 1,713 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 Lisbon to Sofia range from £182 to £300, with an average of £230 over the past 12 months. Anything below £182 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the £230 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £149 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £306 for direct.

Bulgaria Air is the only airline operating Lisbon to Sofia flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£66 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £134 to £822. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Sofia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £186, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Flights from Lisbon to Sofia usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Sofia route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Lisbon to Sofia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £182 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £266, a difference of £84.

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 Bulgaria Air operates flights between Lisbon and Sofia.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 08m, compared to 7h 23m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 7h 35m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon (Eastern European Time vs Western 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:

• Bulgaria Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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