Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Sofia.
Flights from SOF to LHR start from 06:20 — the first with Bulgaria Air. The last departure is at 21:30 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SOF to LHR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Bulgaria Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Bulgaria Air.
With a reliable 88.89% of services arriving as planned, Bulgaria Air has the best on-time record for SOF to LHR flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOF and LHR:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Sofia Airport is about 6 miles from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 79ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 32ºF and 48ºF on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 160 miles north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 100 miles north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.