Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Manama one hour ahead of Sofia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SOF to BAH flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SOF and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Right now, $223 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $516. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to BAH if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOF to BAH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Sofia Airport is around 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BAH:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Manama and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
From Bahrain International Airport, Manama is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Manama in April.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with temperatures ranging between 90ºF and 100ºF. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to BAH in January. Average temperatures are between 57ºF and 70ºF then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bahrain just waiting to be discovered. About 8 miles south of Manama, a trip to Ar Rifā‘ will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
Around 13 miles south-west of Manama, Dār Kulayb is another essential stop in Bahrain. Experience major highlights starting with مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.
