Flying from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Oslo.
Your OSL to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is your gateway to exploring Sofia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OSL and SOF:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
£34 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at £86. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OSL to SOF.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
71.98% of flights that depart Oslo Airport Gardermoen arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Oslo Airport Gardermoen from central Oslo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to OSL? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before you travel.
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 by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sofia in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Sofia Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OSL to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've seen Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 240 miles east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).