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Flights from Sofia to Valletta

Nonstop flights from Sofia (SOF) to Valletta (MLA) take about 1h 51m (1,081 km). Ryanair and Malta Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $21 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Valletta

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Sofia →1 lounge at Sofia AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Valletta →10 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Sofia to Valletta

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

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Malta Airnonstop fare seen

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Sofia to Valletta fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $21 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4630 Oct 2026 · Malta Air$38 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 · Ryanair
Nov 2026$2128 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$5325 Mar 2027 · Ryanair—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $21 in November 2026, against $53 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Sofia to Valletta?
A nonstop flight from Sofia (SOF) to Valletta (MLA) takes about 1h 51m, covering 1,081 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 Valletta by air?
The great-circle distance between Sofia Airport and Malta International Airport is 1,081 km (672 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sofia to Valletta?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SOF–MLA route include Ryanair and Malta 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 Valletta cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SOF–MLA was $21 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 28 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 Sofia to Valletta?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $21 one-way, against $53 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sofia to Valletta?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Valletta 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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