Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Sofia.
Every week, there are ten Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, go for the 11:40 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:10 with easyJet.
Your SOF to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most travelers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOF and LGW include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Palese Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is $29. A round-trip ticket is currently $79. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to LGW.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOF to LGW.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles from the center of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 32ºF and 48ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to LGW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 100 miles north-west to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.