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

• Earliest: departs at 05:40 and lands at 09:32
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 01:52.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

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

A direct flight from Sofia to Madrid takes 3h 52m, covering 1,395 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 Madrid range from £106 to £213, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £106 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the £144 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £141 return, compared with £147 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Bulgaria Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sofia to Madrid flights are:

• Bulgaria Air: 96% on time
• Wizz Air: 88% on time
• Iberia: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sofia to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sofia to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £69, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Sofia to Madrid usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Sofia to Madrid route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Sofia to Madrid. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £122 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £192, a difference of £70.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Sofia and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• Bulgaria Air

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 03m, compared to 6h 34m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 01m via Istanbul (IST).

Madrid is 1 hour behind Sofia (Central 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 Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sofia to Madrid flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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.