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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Nigeria

Flights from Sofia to Lagos

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Lagos. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 8h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 51m
SOFLOSIST

Sofia to Lagos at a glance

Fastest journey8h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Lagos

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

1
SOF Istanbul (IST) LOS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 51m
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) LOS
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~10h 19m
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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
4,473 km2,778 miles
Journey time
8h 51mestimate
Time difference
-1hLagos vs Sofia
Currency in Lagos
NGN
Airports
SOF → LOS

Flights from Sofia to Lagos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Lagos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Frankfurt. 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 Sofia to Lagos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,473 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Lagos?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Lagos?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Lagos: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Lagos?
Lagos is 1 hour behind Sofia.

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