Traveling from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Belgrade and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BEG to SOF start from 00:40 — the earliest with Air Serbia. The last departure is at 13:20 with Air Serbia. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BEG to SOF flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Serbia has direct flights from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if time allows.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Air Serbia on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BEG and SOF include:
Vienna International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $42. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEG to SOF.
The cheapest month for flights from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BEG to SOF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Of the flights that depart from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport, 67.81% land on time at their destination.
To get to Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport from central Belgrade, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BEG. Whether you have an early flight from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel close to SOF if you're taking a late Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 7 miles from the center of Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 86ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from BEG to SOF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria waiting to be discovered. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like 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 major highlights starting with Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
