Connecting route · United Kingdom → Bulgaria

Flights from Nottingham to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Nottingham to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Krakow or Milan, about 5h 20m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 20m

Nottingham to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Krakow, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Krakow or Milan

Best ways to fly from Nottingham to Sofia

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

NQT Krakow (KRK) SOF

Leg 1: Jet2, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair

Mon17:45 NQT20:51 KRK1h 54m connection22:45 KRK01:05 SOFRyanair

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 20m

NQT Milan (BGY) SOF

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair

Sun13:00 NQT15:50 BGY1h 55m connection17:45 BGY20:22 SOFRyanair

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m

NQT Barcelona (BCN) SOF

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

Wed13:30 NQT16:28 BCN1h 02m connection17:30 BCN21:08 SOFRyanair

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 38m

NQT Budapest (BUD) SOF

Leg 1: Jet2, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair

Tue08:00 NQT11:16 BUD2h 44m connection14:00 BUD16:07 SOFRyanair

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 07m

NQT Palma (PMI) SOF

Leg 1: Jet2, TUI Airways, Ryanair · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair

Tue15:30 NQT18:40 PMI3h 20m connection22:00 PMI01:29 SOFRyanair + Wizz Air

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 59m

NQT Kerkyra (CFU) SOF

Leg 1: Jet2, TUI Airways, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair

Sun07:30 NQT12:28 CFU5h 17m connection17:45 CFU18:36 SOFTUI Airways + Wizz Air

4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 06m

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: 2,137 km1,327 miles
Journey time: 5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hSofia vs Nottingham
Currency in Sofia: USD
Airports: EMA → SOF

Flights from Nottingham to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nottingham to Sofia?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Krakow, Milan 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 Nottingham to Sofia?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,137 km.

Where do you change planes between Nottingham and Sofia?

The best connecting points are Krakow (KRK), Milan (BGY), Barcelona (BCN) and Budapest (BUD). Jet2 flies both legs via Krakow, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nottingham and Sofia?

Nottingham: East Midlands Airport (EMA). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Sofia?

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Nottingham.

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