What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?

For a flight to Sofia, you will be flying into Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 6.7 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.

Does Sofia have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Sofia?

Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sofia?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sofia are Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.

How long is the flight to Sofia?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sofia takes 43 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Sofia from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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Tue 12/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 15/521:05SOF - AKL

2 stops50h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/11$2,006

Tue 12/506:00AKL - SOF

3 stops47h 40mBritish Airways

Fri 15/514:20SOF - AKL

3 stops37h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/11$2,135

Tue 12/520:30AKL - SOF

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Fri 15/515:25SOF - AKL

1 stop33h 25mEmirates

Deal found 28/11$3,708

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Sat 9/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$978

Tue 5/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$988

Sat 9/510:10AKL - SOF

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,035

Tue 5/510:10AKL - SOF

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,061

Mon 11/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,065

Wed 6/523:55AKL - SOF

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,082

Fri 8/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,099

Sun 10/510:10AKL - SOF

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,117

Thu 7/513:00AKL - SOF

2 stops35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,141

Fri 8/512:40AKL - SOF

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,235

Thu 7/506:10AKL - SOF

3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,249

Flights to Sofia in 2025

Return from	$2,006
One-way from	$978
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,946

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12/5-15/5
4 total stops
93h 25m total
Auckland to Sofia

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9/5
2 total stops
37h 50m total
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AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

10:10-20:15

2 stops43h 05m

Sofia

Fri 15/5

21:05-08:25

2 stops50h 20m

$2,006

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

06:00-20:40

3 stops47h 40m

Sofia

Fri 15/5

14:20-12:20

3 stops37h 00m

$2,135

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

20:30-14:25

1 stop26h 55m

Sofia

Fri 15/5

15:25-09:50

1 stop33h 25m

$3,708

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

10:10-08:45

2 stops31h 35m

$988

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

10:10-16:50

3 stops39h 40m

$1,035

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

10:10-08:45

2 stops31h 35m

$1,065

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

10:10-20:15

2 stops43h 05m

$1,099

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-15:00

2 stops35h 00m

$1,141

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

12:40-15:00

3 stops35h 20m

$1,235

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

06:10-10:05

3 stops36h 55m

$1,249

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sofia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Sofia are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

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Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,069 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,600 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

FAQs about flying to Sofia

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?
For a flight to Sofia, you will be flying into Sofia. Sofia (SOF) is just 6.7 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.
Does Sofia have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Sofia?
Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

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