Traveling from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Eindhoven.
Every week, there are 28 Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 08:20 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:55 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EIN to SOF flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if time allows.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 70.73% of services arriving as planned, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering EIN to SOF flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between EIN and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, $25 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $55. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from EIN to SOF, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EIN to SOF.
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Handy information about Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eindhoven Airport, 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Eindhoven to Eindhoven Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to EIN? If you've booked an early flight from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 86ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from EIN to SOF sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you should also see. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 240 miles east of Sofia, Varna is another favorite stop in Bulgaria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).