$38 Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Sofia (SOF)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Birmingham Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $71. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Sofia from $38 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Birmingham to Sofia

Birmingham to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

Birmingham to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$38
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Sofia is $64. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Sofia.
Ryanair and TUI fly direct from Birmingham to Sofia.
There are 4 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Sofia, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Sofia is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Sofia Airport on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Sofia is two hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Each week, there are three Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:45 with Ryanair.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BHX to SOF flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BHX to SOF flights is Ryanair.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and SOF:

    • Zadar Airport

    • Brussels Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Right now, $38 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $64. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to SOF, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to SOF.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:

  • Follow your own route with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Sofia and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.

  • It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sofia in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 86ºF.

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SOF sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Journey around 80 miles south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Varna is another well-known destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without seeing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).

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