Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your BOM to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BOM and SOF include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Currently, £185 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £403. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BOM to SOF, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of the departures from Mumbai Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kms (15 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel close to SOF if you're taking a late Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sofia in March.
When reserving your flight from Mumbai Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOM to SOF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria waiting to be explored. About 129 kms (80 miles) south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
Varna is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kms (240 miles) east of Sofia. No journey is complete without dropping by Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.