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Flights from Budapest to Sofia

Nonstop flights from Budapest (BUD) to Sofia (SOF) take about 1h 16m (619 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $12 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

When you land in Sofia

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

SOF → Sofia, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Budapest →4 lounges at Budapest AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSOF to Sofia: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Sofia →10 drop-off points, from €2.50

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Airlines flying Budapest to Sofia

Carriers on BUD–SOF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Wizz Airnonstop fare seen

Flight delayed or cancelled on this route?

Depending on the airline and where you fly from, EU, UK or Canadian law can owe you a fixed cash amount.

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Budapest to Sofia fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $12 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$3131 Oct 2026 · Wizz Air—
Nov 2026$1214 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$2512 Dec 2026 · Wizz Air—
Feb 2027$267 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air—
Apr 2027$284 Apr 2027 · Wizz Air—
May 2027$6725 May 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $12 in November 2026, against $25 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Budapest to Sofia, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Budapest to Sofia flights

How long is the flight from Budapest to Sofia?
A nonstop flight from Budapest (BUD) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 1h 16m, covering 619 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Budapest from Sofia by air?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and Sofia Airport is 619 km (385 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Sofia?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BUD–SOF route include Ryanair and Wizz Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Budapest to Sofia cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BUD–SOF was $12 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 14 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Sofia?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $12 one-way, against $67 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Budapest to Sofia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sofia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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