Traveling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Beirut and Sofia are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your BEY to SOF flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BEY and SOF include:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Currently, $138 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $357. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BEY to SOF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BEY to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights departing from Beirut Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BEY:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and see more of Sofia and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the center.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in March.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 55ºF and 90ºF. Lock in your flights from Beirut Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BEY to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Center for Contemporary History.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 240 miles east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are key reasons to visit.
