Flying from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Norwich.
Give yourself enough time to make your NWI to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a top stopover on the NWI to SOF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $200. A return ticket is currently $195. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NWI to SOF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NWI to SOF.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Norwich International Airport (NWI)
When it comes to Norwich International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Norwich to Norwich International Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near NWI:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and chase adventure across Sofia and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Norwich International Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Norwich International 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 has average temperatures of between 12ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from NWI to SOF around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
