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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 and lands at 16:00
• Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 16:45.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

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

A direct flight from Sofia to Manchester takes 3h 40m, 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 Sofia to Manchester range from £112 to £223, with an average of £140 over the past 12 months. Anything below £112 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £83 return via Rome Ciampino (CIA), compared with £106 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£60 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Sofia to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Sofia to Manchester usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Charleroi Brussels (CRL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Rome Ciampino (CIA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 80% on flights from Sofia to Manchester. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £87 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £424, a difference of £337.

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 easyJet operates flights between Sofia and Manchester.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 07m, compared to 6h 40m via Charleroi Brussels (CRL) and 7h 16m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.