Cheap Flights from Sofia (SOF) to Birmingham (BHX)

Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know

• The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.

• Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham two hours behind Sofia.

• You can choose from three weekly Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 13:35.

• Give yourself plenty of time to make your SOF to BHX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

• Ryanair has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Birmingham — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.

• The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.

• With 72.41% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating SOF to BHX flights.

• We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SOF and BHX include:

  • Frankfurt Airport

  • Brussels Airport

  • Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

• £25 is the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £62. These prices may change based on demand.

• Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to BHX.

• The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

• Snapping up cheap flights from SOF to BHX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

• Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

• When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, data shows 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.

• Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

• Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SOF:

  • Novotel Sofia

  • Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a Member of Radisson Individuals

  • Hotel Akord

Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

• Book a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travelodge Birmingham Sheldon

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC

  • Travelodge Birmingham Yardley

• Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.

• Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham

• From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

• Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

• June is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Birmingham in January.

• The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

• If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to BHX in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

• You've done Birmingham, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel around 100 miles south-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.

• If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 75 miles south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.