Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Sofia and Rhodes share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SOF to RHO flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Rhodes (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SOF and RHO include:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Currently, $27 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $54. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to RHO.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
77% of flights that take off from Sofia Airport land at their destination on time.
Sofia Airport is about 6 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
After your Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. Helena Christina is a convenient option that's not too far from RHO.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rhodes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Rhodes's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Rhodes Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
Rhodes Airport to the center of Rhodes has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Rhodes in December.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Rhodes Airport for August if you'd like to visit Rhodes during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 77ºF and 84ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 50ºF and 61ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SOF to RHO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rhodes. Around 270 miles away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.