Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — flights from Sofia to Budapest
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Flights from Sofia to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD) take about 1h 16m (619 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $15 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Budapest

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

Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — arriving in Budapest

Airport transfer

BUD → Budapest, 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 Sofia →1 lounge at Sofia AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresBUD to Budapest: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Budapest →29 drop-off points, from €3.90

Things to book in Budapest

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Airlines flying Sofia to Budapest

Carriers on SOF–BUD 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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Sofia to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $15 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4124 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$1729 Nov 2026 · Wizz Air—
Dec 2026$2323 Dec 2026 · Ryanair—
Jan 2027$1610 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air—
Feb 2027$156 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $15 in February 2027, against $17 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sofia to Budapest, 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 — Sofia to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Sofia to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD) 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 Sofia from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Sofia Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 619 km (385 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sofia to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SOF–BUD 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 Sofia to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SOF–BUD was $15 USD with Wizz Air (nonstop), departing 6 Feb 2027, 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 Sofia to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $15 one-way, against $41 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sofia to Budapest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Budapest 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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