Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia seven hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EWR to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and SOF:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $255 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $617. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EWR to SOF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EWR to SOF.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York Newark Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
New York Newark Airport is about 9 miles from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EWR:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 6 miles from the center of Sofia. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sofia in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 55ºF to 90ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Sofia, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Journey about 80 miles south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its popular sights. From Plovdiv Roman Theatre to Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Center for Contemporary History, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Varna is another standout destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.