What to know about flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

The approximate distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 294.71 km. Average flight time from Bucharest to Sofia is around 1 hour 15 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$39
Wizz Air Malta Wizz Air Malta BUH-SOF 15h 50m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 15
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Cheapest round-trip
US$141
Tarom Tarom BUH-SOF 1h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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When to fly
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season
Route details
294.71 km
Flight distance
1h 15m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bucharest to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$39 and round-trip from US$141. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Bucharest to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from Bucharest to Sofia operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 80.0% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Bucharest to Sofia flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Sofia are Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air Malta, among 3 carriers on this route. Wizz Air Malta offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bucharest to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Bucharest to Sofia

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Bucharest to Sofia, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to Sofia is November, with an average price of US$127; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$193.

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US$127
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  • US$127
    Nov
  • US$160
    Dec
  • US$150
    Jan
  • US$164
    Feb
  • US$174
    Mar
  • US$193
    Apr
  • US$157
    May
  • US$181
    Jun
  • US$144
    Jul
  • US$143
    Aug
  • US$168
    Sep
  • US$134
    Oct

When is the cheapest day to fly from Bucharest to Sofia during Thanksgiving Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Bucharest to Sofia during Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day is scheduled for Nov 26. The cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sofia are available on Nov 28, with fares starting at US$78.

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US$99
US$78
US$58
    Cheapest
  • US$107
    22
    Nov
  • US$119
    23
  • US$118
    24
  • US$93
    25
  • US$99
    26
  • US$82
    27
  • US$78
    28

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sofia (BUH-SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air Malta offers one-way fares as low as US$39 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. OTP to SOF on Tue, Dec 15), while Tarom offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$141 departing on Tue, Dec 1 and returning on Fri, Dec 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bucharest to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Tarom Wizz Air Malta Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to fly from Bucharest to Sofia.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Sofia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Bucharest to Sofia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Tarom: S/M/-/-/-/F/- -- RO291 (08:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bucharest to Sofia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Dec 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$39.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Tarom.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sofia travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Sofia on November 23, 2026 with Wizz Air Malta, with prices starting at US$39.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Flying from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Sofia Airport (OTP-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Sofia and Bucharest is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Bucharest to Sofia is US$182. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Bucharest to Sofia is US$266. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Bucharest and Sofia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Wizz Air Maltaare the most popular budget airlines flying from Bucharest to Sofia. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Bucharest to Sofia

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sofia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Anima Wings Aviation provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Bucharest to Sofia, with fares starting at US$65.

US$65
US$166
US$266
US$366
Anima Wings Aviation
US$65
Anima Wings Aviation
Tarom
US$164
Tarom
AEGEAN
US$164
AEGEAN
Turkish Airlines
US$258
Turkish Airlines
Austrian Airlines
US$366
Austrian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Bucharest to Sofia?

Total flights from Bucharest to Sofia across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Tarom/Bulgaria Air operates the most frequent flights from Bucharest to Sofia, with 6 flights per week.

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3
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Airbaltic
2
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.