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Flights from Sofia to Rotterdam

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Rotterdam. The fastest way is one stop via Athens or Bourgas, about 7h 14m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 59m
SOFRTMATH

Sofia to Rotterdam at a glance

Fastest journey5h 59mVia Athens, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Bourgas

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Rotterdam

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

1
SOF Athens (ATH) RTM
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Thu10:00 SOF11:31 ATH2h 29m connection14:00 ATH16:14 RTMSky Express (Greece) + Aegean Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 14m
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SOF Bourgas (BOJ) RTM
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, BH Air · Leg 2: BH Air
Wed21:00 SOF21:38 BOJ8h 37m connection06:15 BOJ08:11 RTMBulgaria Air + BH Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 11m
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3
SOF Istanbul (SAW) RTM
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 59m
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4
SOF Rome (FCO) RTM
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Transavia Holland
Self-transfer likely ~6h 15m
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SOF Catania (CTA) RTM
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Transavia Holland
Self-transfer likely ~6h 55m
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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
1,744 km1,083 miles
Journey time
5h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRotterdam vs Sofia
Currency in Rotterdam
EUR
Airports
SOF → RTM

Flights from Sofia to Rotterdam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Rotterdam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Bourgas and Istanbul. 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 Rotterdam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Rotterdam?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Bourgas (BOJ), Istanbul (SAW) and Rome (FCO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Rotterdam?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is 1 hour behind Sofia.

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