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Cheap Flight Deals from Manchester to Sofia (MAN-SOF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Sofia.
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18:25 - 10:15MAN-SOF
13h 50m1 stop
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11:30 - 22:40SOF-MAN
13h 10m1 stop
Tue, 24 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
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08:05 - 18:10MAN-SOF
8h 05m1 stop
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18:05 - 09:35SOF-MAN
17h 30m1 stop
Sun, 8 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
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07:45 - 17:35MAN-SOF
7h 50m1 stop
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17:30 - 14:30SOF-MAN
23h 00m1 stop
Sun, 15 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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23:15 - 00:50MAN-SOF
23h 35m1 stop
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14:10 - 13:25SOF-MAN
25h 15m1 stop
£169Ryanair
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 11 May
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20:15 - 22:50MAN-SOF
24h 35m2 stops
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14:10 - 13:25SOF-MAN
25h 15m1 stop
£172Ryanair
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 11 May
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06:05 - 22:50MAN-SOF
14h 45m1 stop
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19:25 - 23:05SOF-MAN
5h 40m1 stop
£178Lufthansa
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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06:05 - 17:50MAN-SOF
9h 45m1 stop
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12:00 - 22:45SOF-MAN
12h 45m1 stop
£184Lufthansa
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
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18:40 - 10:05MAN-SOF
13h 25m1 stop
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13:15 - 08:05SOF-MAN
20h 50m1 stop
£187SWISS
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
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18:40 - 10:05MAN-SOF
13h 25m1 stop
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10:50 - 17:55SOF-MAN
9h 05m1 stop
£226SWISS
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
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13:45 - 12:05MAN-SOF
20h 20m2 stops
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18:00 - 08:20SOF-MAN
16h 20m2 stops
£306KLM
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Tue, 24 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Sofia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Sofia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Manchester to Sofia? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Sofia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Sofia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sofia on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Manchester to Sofia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia is January, where tickets cost £143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £249 and £223 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Sofia

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£63
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Sofia

When to book flights from Manchester to Sofia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia

  • How much cabin luggage can I bring on my flight from Manchester to Sofia?

    Most airlines allow you to bring 7 kg of cabin luggage if you're flying economy from Manchester to Sofia. easyJet allows you to bring up to 15 kg, but it does need to be small enough to fit under your seat. This could be useful for people bringing multiple electronics like laptops and cameras.

  • Where do flights from Manchester to Sofia stop?

    Ryanair flights from Manchester to Sofia often stop in Bologna. Lufthansa usually uses Frankfurt am Main (FRA) as their stopover airport. Sometimes they'll use Munich Airport (MUC) instead. British Airways uses London Heathrow Airport (LHR). KLM and Bulgaria Air partner on a route that stops at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Austrian Airlines offer flights with two stops, one in Frankfurt and one in Vienna.

  • Will I need to self-transfer on flights from Manchester to Sofia?

    If you're flying with a budget airline like easyJet or Ryanair, you may need to self-transfer on your connection between Manchester and Sofia. Check how long your stopover is and make sure you leave at least 3 hours between your flights. Allow additional time if you have checked luggage that needs to be retrieved before checking back in.

  • When can I check in online before my flight from Manchester to Sofia?

    easyJet sometimes allows you to check in as early as 30 days before your flight. It usually closes 2 hours before departure. British Airways opens online check-in 24 hours before your scheduled departure and closes it 1 hour before. Even if you plan to use your phone, print out your boarding pass as a backup. Note that if you use your phone for easyJet, you'll need to use their app.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Sofia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Sofia was £84 for a one-way ticket and £157 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to Sofia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Sofia?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Sofia, KLM or Ryanair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Sofia are KLM and Ryanair. With an average price for the route of £175 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Ryanair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £163 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Sofia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sofia from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester with another airline.

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

  • On easyJet flights, you'll need to pay extra for checked luggage. You can choose between 15 kg, 23 kg and 32 kg. British Airways includes one 23 kg bag on their Standard Economy fare, but you'll need to pay extra if you book their Economy Basic ticket.
  • One of the quickest, most affordable ways to get into the city centre from Sofia Airport (SOF) is the metro. You can take the M2 line from Sofia Airport Metro Station, close to Terminal 2. There are frequent departures and the trip usually takes just under half an hour.
  • You can often find cheaper flights by booking a route that includes an airport transfer. For example, easyJet and Wizz partner for a flight with a stopover in Milan. You'll need to transfer from Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bergamo Airport (BGY). There is a direct bus between the two airports.
  • If you think you'll need extra assistance, such as mobility equipment, on your trip from Manchester to Sofia, contact your airline at least 48 hours in advance. If you're travelling with multiple airlines, you may need to book this with both.
  • Lufthansa and British Airways are two of the most common major airlines offering flights to Sofia with just one stopover. These flights are usually fully connected and you'll often get more luggage allowance and food than on budget airlines.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Sofia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Sofia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Sofia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AMS - MAN
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Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

i didnt go this was a hacker booked this flight on my debit card !

Delayed almost 2 hours sitting on plane. No updates at all from flight deck and virtually no updates from cabin crew

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

They lost a bag and now our vacation is ruined

Boarding was fast and efficient. The crew was super friendly. Since it’s a budget airline and it’s a short flight, I can’t expect food or entertainment.

There plane had a technical pricken so we had to disembark, but the replacement aircraft was provided within one hour so there was not much delay.

Miserable staff did not want to be there. Very poor atmosphere boarding. Then just basic flight.

People at the gate were the worst I ever met from Ryanair

Flight details on public information screen were misleading and wrong.

We were diverted to warsaw and there was zero information. We were just forced to disembark and off we go good luck the reat of the way. We all had to go our ways to find a way home!!!! Horrible horrible and it cost us alot of money to get a hotel and trains 4:30 pm next day.

all fine - did not have food - there was no entertainment

Long delay was made worse by lack of information and long time in queue waiting for the plane to arrive

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Flew on a relatively old Airbus A340. Must have been one of the tightest economy seats I've ever experienced in a 2-4-2 setup. Seat doesn't recline much, and you're basically sitting up-right for the entire 11+ hours. Meal service was curt. The hot/warm dish was half squished causing some of the contents to squeeze out and make a mess when it was tossed onto the tray. TV screen is small for this day and age, and the USB didn't work to charge anything either. However there are lots of movies and tv shows, so that was good.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Pathetic service by underpriced, please call me back at the earliest

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

The agent, who took my mother to her gate, kept talking with one of her male coworkers and treating my mother like a sack of potatoes. She was ignoring my questions because she was too busy flirting with her male colleague. This was a very unprofessional behavior. We also had to wait for close to half an hour for an agent to arrive.

Very good flight, only problem is the boarding process where some peoples do not have manners and do not how to fly ( preparing your documents, oversized carry-ons, not understanding or feigning to not understand directives).

Flight took off late. Flew business class. Lunch choice was chicken or vegetarian gruel. Chicken was gone by the time the flight attendant got to me. Got the salad, rolls, and desert. Skipped the vegetarian gruel. Almost broke a tooth on the roll. Suspect at it was least three days old...bird food. Wheelchair service (for spouse) at ATH was outstanding. Wheelchair service at FRA was mediocre as usual/expected.

The 737-8 is too small for the length of flight especially if there are any delays

The flight was delayed over 2 hours, we should off left the plane2 late passengers as it’s not fair on everyone who’s followed the rules.

Dreamliner. Yes great if maintained. I didn't see anyones screen work consistently during either of our flights. Worse was their ability to not only dump you out of premium but separate couples and seat someone's carer at the opposite end of the aircraft. This poor gentleman had no hand so his partner who assists him, being seated at the other end of the aircraft, well that really showed us all what Tui think :( It was fairly dire all in all, they advertise all the perks of the dreamliner only in reality you don't have the features and they change the windows and colours to suit their constant sales pitches. Ironically they were so low on stock for the return flight that all their sales pitches were a waste of time! Their contract only favours them and 'operational changes' well they cover every excuse and Tui use it. Surprisingly we haven't reinstalled the Tui app or booked with them since. It's a shame as I rated them highly during the pandemic.

One flight attendant not wearing a mask over nose, 50% of passengers not either, and no effort to correct. Boarding was very late with no information - lots of standing around waiting.

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