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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to Sofia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to Sofia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Athens to Sofia (ATH-SOF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Athens to Sofia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Athens to Sofia

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Athens to Sofia.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Athens to Sofia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Sofia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Sofia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Sofia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Sofia is January, where tickets cost £79 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £135 and £135 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Sofia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Sofia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Sofia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to Sofia

Low season

June

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Athens to Sofia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Sofia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Athens to Sofia

  • Which environmentally friendly airline can I fly with from Athens to Sofia?

    Turkish Airlines is an environmentally friendly airline to consider for your travel from Athens to Sofia. To reduce environmental effect, the airline has undertaken a number of eco-friendly projects and programs, such as investing in sustainable aviation fuel, lowering carbon emissions, and installing more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • Which other cities can I connect to after deplaning from my Athens to Sofia flight at Sofia Airport (SOF)?

    Apart from Sofia, SOF airport can act as a key arrival airport for travelers connecting to adjacent cities such as Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Veliko Tărnovo. These cities are easily accessible by automobile or cab.

  • Can I conveniently fly with my furry friend from Athens to Sofia?

    When booking flights from Athens to Sofia, pet owners should prioritize American Airlines or United Airlines. Pets weighing less than 20 lbs are allowed in the cabins under the carriers' pet-friendly rules. The standards of these airlines require that your pet be at least two months old. Larger pets are transported as cargo in a temperature and pressure-controlled cargo hold.

  • How do I get to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to catch up with my flight to Sofia?

    There are various ways to go from downtown Athens to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) for your trip to Sofia. The X93, X95, X96, and X97 public bus lines connect Downtown Athens to Sofia. However, given the time limits and luggage convenience, utilizing a taxi or ride-share service would be faster and more reliable.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Sofia?

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Sofia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Sofia?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Athens and Sofia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Sofia?

    There are direct flights from Athens to Sofia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Sofia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Sofia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Sofia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sofia from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Sofia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sofia with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Sofia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sofia from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Sofia

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sofia to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £65 or less one-way.
  • For flights from Athens to Sofia, the only departure and destination airports are Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Sofia Airport (SOF). After deplaning from your Athens to Sofia flight at SOF, you will either rent a car, take a cab or ride-share, or take public transportation to the city center. Bus routes 184 and 84 are examples of less expensive public transportation. In light traffic, these buses take about 45 minutes to get to the city center.
  • By booking Aegean Airlines, which has Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) as one of its hubs, you can reliably get a flight that is convenient to your schedule. This is because Aegean has a high frequency of daily flights from ATH to Sofia.
  • Consider booking your economy trip from Athens to Sofia with Turkish Airlines or SWISS to take advantage of ticket and class upgrading services. During your first layover, these airlines may email you, proposing that you pay a discounted cost to join the First Class travelers.
  • SWISS is one of the family-friendly airlines to consider for your travel from Athens to Sofia. When flying with SWISS, your children will love the specially designed SWISS kids' bag, which contains coloring books, crayons, puzzles, miniature toys, activity books, stickers, and other fun surprises to keep them engaged throughout the flight.
  • Munich International Airport (MUC), Vienna International Airport (VIE), and Istanbul Airport (IST) are some common layover airports for flights from Athens to Sofia. For example, if you are flying with Turkish Airlines, you will be having IST as the layover airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Sofia?

Find which airlines fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Sofia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Sofia

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sofia to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Athens to Sofia

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Compare transportation modes for Athens to Sofia

Average priceAverage duration
Flights£1080h 00m
Buses£8512h 30m

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