Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Dortmund.
Choose from ten weekly Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest available. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Leave enough time to make your DTM to SOF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Wizz Air has direct flights from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Wizz Air.
With 67.14% of services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering DTM to SOF flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTM and SOF:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$31 is the best price for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from $66. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DTM to SOF by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Of all flights departing from Dortmund Airport, 67.31% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Dortmund Airport from central Dortmund, it takes about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near DTM:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SOF if you're catching a late Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 86ºF. Book your flights from Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTM to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you're looking to explore another side of Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 240 miles east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are among the biggest draws.