Colorful graffiti on historic buildings in Kraków, Poland, showcasing urban art contrasting old architecture. — flights from Sofia to Krakow
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Flights from Sofia to Balice

Nonstop flights from Sofia (SOF) to Balice (KRK) take about 1h 35m (867 km). Ryanair and Wizz Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $17 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Balice: Michał Robak on Pexels.

When you land in Balice

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

Colorful graffiti on historic buildings in Kraków, Poland, showcasing urban art contrasting old architecture. — arriving in Balice

Airport transfer

KRK → Krakow, 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 faresKRK to Krakow: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Balice →19 drop-off points

Things to book in Balice

All 56 things to do in Krakow →
Brick building and watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. Historical and solemn memorial site.from €8.19
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum 4.0 · 2,398 Tiqets reviews
from €35
Day Trips from Krakow 3.9 · 697 Tiqets reviews
from €42
Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trips from Krakow 4.3 · 540 Tiqets reviews
from €5.50
Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) 4.1 · 457 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Sofia to Balice

Carriers on SOF–KRK 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

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Sofia to Balice fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Sept 2027, from $17 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$5724 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$1821 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$3412 Dec 2026 · Ryanair—
Jan 2027$472 Jan 2027 · Ryanair—
Sept 2027$1715 Sept 2027 · Wizz Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $18 for November 2026, $17 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Sofia to Balice?
A nonstop flight from Sofia (SOF) to Balice (KRK) takes about 1h 35m, covering 867 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 Balice by air?
The great-circle distance between Sofia Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 867 km (539 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sofia to Balice?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SOF–KRK 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 Balice cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SOF–KRK was $17 USD with Wizz Air (nonstop), departing 15 Sept 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 Balice?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in September 2027 were cheapest, from $17 one-way, against $57 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sofia to Balice?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Balice 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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