Flying from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is two hours ahead of Aberdeen and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ABZ to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABZ and SOF:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, £72 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £180. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ABZ to SOF if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ABZ to SOF.
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Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
68.69% of flights taking off from Aberdeen International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Aberdeen International Airport from central Aberdeen, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ABZ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 7 miles from central Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be explored. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another sought-after destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).