Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Málaga's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Málaga one hour behind Sofia.
Flights from SOF to AGP start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Wizz Air. In total, you can choose from six weekly Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SOF to AGP flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Málaga (and then other destinations in Spain) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Bulgaria Air.
With 72.22% of services arriving as planned, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to AGP flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SOF and AGP include:
Naples International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
£33 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport flight. A return flight starts from £79. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SOF to AGP, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SOF to AGP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
Consider booking a hotel near AGP if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Malaga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and explore beyond Málaga's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Malaga Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Malaga Airport to central Málaga has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Málaga in January.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Malaga Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Málaga, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to AGP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Málaga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 300 miles north of Málaga, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Ceuta, roughly 75 miles south-west of Málaga. Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante are among its highlights.
