Traveling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
You can choose from seven weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with TAROM is the earliest flight you can take. TAROM operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Leave enough time to catch your OTP to SOF flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Sofia (and then seeing more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with TAROM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport.
TAROM tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for OTP to SOF flights is TAROM.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between OTP and SOF include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $36. A return plane ticket is currently $98. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from OTP to SOF, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from OTP to SOF is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel close to SOF if you're taking a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sofia. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to explore Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 86ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Travel 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, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Varna is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without visiting Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).