What to know about flights from Sofia to Athens?

The distance between Sofia and Athens is approximately 531.13 km. It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes on average to fly from Sofia to Athens. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in May. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
QAR 167
Ryanair Ryanair SOF-ATH 15h 35m · 1 stop Sat, Nov 21
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Cheapest round-trip
QAR 553
AEGEAN AEGEAN SOF-ATH 1h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
May
Peak season for travel
Route details
531.13 km
Flight distance
1h 22m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Athens over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from QAR 167 and round-trip from QAR 553. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from Sofia to Athens operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 33.3% on-time departure rate and a 77.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sofia to Athens flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Sofia to Athens are AEGEAN, SKY express, and Bulgaria Air, among 3 carriers on this route. Ryanair offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sofia to Athens according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sofia to Athens

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia to Athens?

The average price of one-way flights from Sofia to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sofia to Athens is November, with an average price of QAR 320; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to QAR 528.

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QAR 216
  • QAR 320
    Nov
  • QAR 447
    Dec
  • QAR 382
    Jan
  • QAR 462
    Feb
  • QAR 472
    Mar
  • QAR 427
    Apr
  • QAR 528
    May
  • QAR 421
    Jun
  • QAR 415
    Jul
  • QAR 379
    Aug
  • QAR 407
    Sep
  • QAR 400
    Oct

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Athens during Thanksgiving Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sofia to Athens during Thanksgiving Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Thanksgiving Day is scheduled for Nov 26. The cheapest flights from Sofia to Athens are available on Nov 27, with fares starting at QAR 224.

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QAR 296
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QAR 152
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  • QAR 368
    23
    Nov
  • QAR 241
    24
  • QAR 294
    25
  • QAR 230
    26
  • QAR 224
    27
  • QAR 321
    28

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Athens (SOF-ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as QAR 167 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to ATH on Sat, Nov 21), while AEGEAN offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from QAR 553 departing on Tue, Dec 1 and returning on Sun, Dec 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sofia to Athens with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN SKY express Bulgaria Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 18 flight per week flying from Sofia to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SKY express: S/-/-/W/T/-/S -- GQ681 (10:13) Bulgaria Air: S/M/-/W/T/-/S -- FB1509 (21:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sofia to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Nov 21, with one-way flights priced at just QAR 167.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is SKY express.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around May.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Athens is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Athens on Fri, Nov 13 with SKY express, with prices starting at QAR 218.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Athens: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH). Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (SOF-ATH) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Athens and Sofia is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sofia to Athens is QAR 686. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sofia to Athens is QAR 917. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sofia and Athens, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • SKY expressare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia to Athens. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.