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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 09:30
• Latest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 10:20.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Manchester to Sofia takes 3h 20m, covering 1,384 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 Manchester to Sofia range from £134 to £269, with an average of £205 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £205 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £118 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £181 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £66–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Manchester to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 29% 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 Manchester to Sofia usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Charleroi Brussels (CRL) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Manchester to Sofia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £148 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £258, a difference of £110.

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

Only easyJet operates flights between Manchester and Sofia.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 57m, compared to 6h 12m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 12m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (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 Manchester to Sofia flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class
• TUI Airways: a cabin 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.

Most airlines allow you to bring 7 kg of cabin luggage if you're flying economy from Manchester to Sofia. easyJet allows you to bring up to 15 kg, but it does need to be small enough to fit under your seat. This could be useful for people bringing multiple electronics like laptops and cameras.

Ryanair flights from Manchester to Sofia often stop in Bologna. Lufthansa usually uses Frankfurt am Main (FRA) as their stopover airport. Sometimes they'll use Munich Airport (MUC) instead. British Airways uses London Heathrow Airport (LHR). KLM and Bulgaria Air partner on a route that stops at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Austrian Airlines offer flights with two stops, one in Frankfurt and one in Vienna.

If you're flying with a budget airline like easyJet or Ryanair, you may need to self-transfer on your connection between Manchester and Sofia. Check how long your stopover is and make sure you leave at least 3 hours between your flights. Allow additional time if you have checked luggage that needs to be retrieved before checking back in.

easyJet sometimes allows you to check in as early as 30 days before your flight. It usually closes 2 hours before departure. British Airways opens online check-in 24 hours before your scheduled departure and closes it 1 hour before. Even if you plan to use your phone, print out your boarding pass as a backup. Note that if you use your phone for easyJet, you'll need to use their app.