Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia eight hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SLC to SOF flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SLC and SOF:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$183 is the best price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from $602. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SLC to SOF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SLC to SOF.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that take off from SLC arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're landing on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SOF:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Sofia in April.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 57ºF to 86ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No journey is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
