Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Leave plenty of time to make your MSP to SOF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and SOF include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is £284. A round-trip fare is currently £495. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MSP to SOF, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to SOF.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that take off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider booking a hotel close to SOF if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to discover other corners of Bulgaria. Journey around 80 miles south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 240 miles east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are among the biggest draws.
