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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 and lands at 17:00
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 23:30.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

A direct flight from Sofia to Lisbon takes 4h 35m, 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 Sofia to Lisbon range from £172 to £294, with an average of £233 over the past 12 months. Anything below £172 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the £233 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £133 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £304 for direct.

Bulgaria Air is the only airline operating Sofia to Lisbon flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£75 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 £792. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sofia to Lisbon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £172, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

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

Evening 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 Sofia to Lisbon route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Sofia to Lisbon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £198 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £251, a difference of £53.

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 Sofia and Lisbon.

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 13m, compared to 7h 28m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 7h 29m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Lisbon is 2 hours behind Sofia (Western European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and Praça de D. Pedro IV. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon 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.