Flying from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Paris.
Flights from BVA to SOF start at 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:00 with Wizz Air. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BVA to SOF flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Wizz Air has direct flights from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if time allows.
Wizz Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 72.41% of its services landing on schedule, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering BVA to SOF flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BVA and SOF:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Budapest Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport flight is £18. A return plane ticket is currently £48. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BVA to SOF, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BVA to SOF.
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Handy information about Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You'll find BVA at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Of all flights leaving Paris Beauvais Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Paris Beauvais Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 88 kms (55 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BVA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're on a late Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Paris Beauvais Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BVA to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 129 kms (80 miles) south-east to Plovdiv to check off its popular sights. From Plovdiv Roman Theatre to Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Varna is another well-known destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kms (240 miles) east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.