Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Split.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SPU to SOF flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Sofia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SPU and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
£48 is the best price for a one-way Split Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start at £118. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SPU to SOF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SPU to SOF.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Of all flights departing from Split Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Split Airport from central Split, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SPU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're landing on a late Split Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 7 miles from central Sofia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SPU to SOF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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 essential 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).
