Cheap Flights from Sofia to London

Flight Information

When travelling from Bulgaria's capital city to that of the United Kingdom, there are an array of flight options from which you can choose. Flights from Sofia to London take place every day of the week. It's easy to find great deals for getting from Sofia to London for your holiday.

Flights from Sofia to London depart from Sofia Airport (SOF). However, you have your choice of arrival airports in London. Direct flights are available to Luton Airport (LUT), Stansted Airport (STN), Gatwick Airport (GAT), and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are five airlines that regularly offer flights from Sofia to London, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Bulgaria Air, and British Airways.

These many direct options mean that you will find plenty of choices for cheap flights from Sofia to London. You can find daily direct flights from Sofia to London with several options each day, depending on your preferred schedule and arrival airport. Because several low-cost airlines also offer direct flights on the route, you might be able to save even more on cheap flights from Sofia to London.

Sofia Airport has two terminals, and your departure terminal depends on your choice of airline and destination airport. When flying from Sofia to London, it is important to arrive for your flight at least two hours in advance of your departure time. You will need to give yourself plenty of time to go through security, customs, and passport control in Sofia.

Because this is an international flight, you must have your passport in hand in order to go through passport control both in Sofia and in London upon arrival. Even if you're not checking baggage, it's still important to be at the airport with plenty of time for all screening and security procedures.

Sofia Airport is well-connected to the city centre via the metro, so it's easy to arrive for your flight. You can purchase duty-free goods or stop in at several restaurants and cafes for shopping or a meal before your flight.

When you arrive in London, you'll find an array of train, bus, and taxi options available to quickly bring you to the city centre or other destination. These options are available no matter the airport you’ve chosen to arrive at. Each London airport also offers many car hire companies.

Time and Weather Differences between Sofia and London

When you arrive in London after a flight from Sofia, you'll need to set your clocks back. There is a two-hour time zone difference from Sofia to London. On the other hand, there are only minor differences in the temperature when travelling from Sofia to London. It's hotter in Sofia in the summer, with average highs reaching up to 28°C. London summer highs average 22°C. Similarly, it's colder in the winter in Sofia where average winter lows go down to -4°C. In London, average lows hover around 3°C.