Connecting route · United Kingdom → Bulgaria

Flights from Exeter to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Exeter to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Palma or Edinburgh, about 7h 14m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 21m

Exeter to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey6h 21mVia Palma, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Palma or Edinburgh

Best ways to fly from Exeter to Sofia

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

EXT Palma (PMI) SOF

Leg 1: TUI Airways, Ryanair · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair

Thu16:15 EXT19:13 PMI2h 47m connection22:00 PMI01:29 SOFTUI Airways + Wizz Air

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 14m

EXT Edinburgh (EDI) SOF

Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: Ryanair

Tue13:30 EXT15:04 EDI2h 41m connection17:45 EDI22:55 SOFLoganair + Ryanair

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 25m

EXT Bristol (BRS) SOF

Leg 1: Aurigny Air Services · Leg 2: Ryanair

Self-transfer likely ~6h 21m

EXT Newcastle (NCL) SOF

Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: TUI Airways

Self-transfer likely ~6h 57m

EXT Alicante (ALC) SOF

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair

One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m

EXT Amsterdam (AMS) SOF

Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air

Self-transfer likely ~6h 26m

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: 2,218 km1,377 miles
Journey time: 6h 21mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hSofia vs Exeter
Currency in Sofia: USD
Airports: EXT → SOF

Flights from Exeter to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Exeter to Sofia?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Palma, Edinburgh and Bristol. 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 Exeter to Sofia?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,218 km.

Where do you change planes between Exeter and Sofia?

The best connecting points are Palma (PMI), Edinburgh (EDI), Bristol (BRS) and Newcastle (NCL). TUI Airways flies both legs via Palma, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Exeter and Sofia?

Exeter: Exeter International Airport (EXT). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

What is the time difference between Exeter and Sofia?

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Exeter.

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