Connecting route · United States → Bulgaria

Flights from Atlanta to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via London or Madrid, about 12h 53m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 53m

Atlanta to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey12h 53mVia London, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Atlanta to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

ATL London (LHR) SOF

Leg 1: British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Bulgaria Air

Sat00:00 ATL12:52 LHR2h 08m connection15:00 LHR19:53 SOFDelta Air Lines + British Airways

12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 53m

ATL Madrid (MAD) SOF

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair

Wed22:00 ATL12:00 MAD2h 00m connection14:00 MAD18:11 SOFDelta Air Lines + Bulgaria Air

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 11m

ATL Barcelona (BCN) SOF

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair

Fri22:15 ATL12:38 BCN3h 52m connection16:30 BCN20:09 SOFDelta Air Lines + Bulgaria Air

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 54m

ATL Rome (FCO) SOF

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air

Fri21:30 ATL12:29 FCO8h 01m connection20:30 FCO22:58 SOFDelta Air Lines + Wizz Air

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 28m

ATL Frankfurt (FRA) SOF

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m

ATL Athens (ATH) SOF

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)

Self-transfer likely ~15h 37m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 8,784 km5,455 miles
Journey time: 12h 53mon current schedules
Time difference: +7hSofia vs Atlanta
Currency in Sofia: USD
Airports: ATL, PDK → SOF

Flights from Atlanta to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Sofia?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Madrid and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Atlanta to Sofia?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,784 km.

Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Sofia?

The best connecting points are London (LHR), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Rome (FCO). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Atlanta and Sofia?

Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Sofia?

Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta.

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