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Connecting route · Slovakia → Bulgaria

Flights from Bratislava to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Bratislava to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Bourgas or Kerkyra, about 7h 39m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 30m
BTSSOFBUD

Bratislava to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 30mVia Bourgas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bourgas or Kerkyra

Best ways to fly from Bratislava to Sofia

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

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BTS Bourgas (BOJ) SOF
Leg 1: Smartwings, Ryanair, Skyline Express Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, BH Air
Mon14:30 BTS17:02 BOJ5h 28m connection22:30 BOJ23:09 SOFSkyline Express Airlines + Bulgaria Air
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 39m
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BTS Kerkyra (CFU) SOF
Leg 1: Smartwings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Tue14:45 BTS17:20 CFU5h 25m connection22:45 CFU23:36 SOFRyanair + Wizz Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 51m
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BTS Bari (BRI) SOF
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Wed06:45 BTS08:01 BRI6h 14m connection14:15 BRI16:13 SOFRyanair + Wizz Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 28m
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4
BTS Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 30m
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BTS Skiathos (JSI) SOF
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 23m
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BTS Tirana (TIA) SOF
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Montenegro · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~3h 53m
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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
776 km482 miles
Journey time
3h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSofia vs Bratislava
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
BTS → SOF

Flights from Bratislava to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bratislava to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bourgas, Kerkyra and Bari. 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 Bratislava to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 776 km.
Where do you change planes between Bratislava and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Bourgas (BOJ), Kerkyra (CFU), Bari (BRI) and Budapest (BUD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Bratislava and Sofia?
Bratislava: M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Bratislava and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Bratislava.

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