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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 11:55
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia takes 3h 10m, covering 1,267 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia range from £185 to £306, with an average of £234 over the past 12 months. Anything below £185 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the £234 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £177 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £246 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £53–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Sofia flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £104, which is 27% 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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Sofia route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £205 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £254, a difference of £49.

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

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Sofia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Bulgaria Air
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 15m, compared to 6h 18m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 04m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (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.

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
• British Airways: 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.

When flying from London Heathrow to Sofia, popular stopover routes include flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), and Athens International Airport (ATH). The majority of flights are direct routes between the cities, but Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are a few airlines offering flights with stopovers in these cities.

Passengers seeking Business Class travel options between London Heathrow and Sofia can consider airlines like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines. These carriers offer comfortable Business Class services with spacious seating, priority boarding, and enhanced in-flight dining experiences.

When flying from London Heathrow to Sofia, familiarise yourself with the baggage policies of the airlines operating on this route. British Airways, Iberia Airlines, and KLM allow passengers to bring a cabin bag and checked luggage. The standard limits are 8 kg cabin luggage and checked luggage weighing 23 kg. Low-cost airlines generally don't include a baggage allowance.

Several airlines prioritise eco-friendly practices on flights between London Heathrow and Sofia. Lufthansa is committed to reducing carbon emissions and has implemented sustainability initiatives. Lufthansa offers the most eco-friendly flights, with trips via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) with 73% fewer Co2 emissions. Flights via Munich have closer to 70% less Co2.