Are direct flights from Bristol to Sofia always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable. It's worth comparing both direct and indirect options to see which best fits your budget and schedule.

Can flexible travel dates help on Bristol to Sofia flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually offers more competitive fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Bristol to Sofia flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider the cost of airport transfers and any visa requirements for your destination. Being aware of these additional expenses helps in budgeting your trip accurately.

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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-17
BRS - Sofia
87% AI deal score
£152
£39
Round trip
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BRS - Sofia
85% AI deal score
£136
£40
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BRS - Sofia
84% AI deal score
£140
£42
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BRS - Sofia
85% AI deal score
£152
£43
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BRS - Sofia
82% AI deal score
£157
£53
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BRS - Sofia
82% AI deal score
£156
£54
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BRS - Sofia
88% AI deal score
£256
£57
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80% AI deal score
£148
£58
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BRS - Sofia
79% AI deal score
£139
£58
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BRS - Sofia
79% AI deal score
£137
£59
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Bristol to Sofia: Overview

Insights for flights from Bristol to Sofia

A typical journey from Bristol to Sofia, including connections, takes about 8h 35m. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2,187 kilometers.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Bristol to Sofia are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $134–$520, with a median of $210. Currently, 45% of recent fares are classified as a good price for this route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Sofia, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $106. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $140, followed by July at a median of $187.

For flights from Bristol to Sofia, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Bristol to Sofia

Regular price: £100 - £453

Prices for flights from Bristol to Sofia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bristol to Sofia is between 100 GBP and 453 GBP. The current lowest deal is 40 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now £40

Low £100

High £453

The cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Sofia

The cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Sofia is November, with a median price of 98 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 557 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £98

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £557

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bristol to Sofia

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Bristol to Sofia

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

TUI Airways

£476

£158

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Jet2.com

£376

£143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£236

£71

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£138

£72

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£258

£87

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£258

£87

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bristol to Sofia

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

£476 → £158

67%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

£376 → £143

62%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

£266 → £63

76%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£267 → £71

73%

Popular Airports to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Bristol - Sofia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bristol to Sofia are above the typical level, with 45% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $98.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 8h 35m

Flights from Bristol to Sofia typically take 8h 35m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals on this route

Ryanair has historically offered deals on this route, with a current deal at £40.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals on flights from Bristol to Sofia appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Bristol main airports to depart from

Bristol (BRS)

Cheapest

Bristol Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sofia, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Sofia main airports to arrive at

Sofia (SOF)

Cheapest

Sofia Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Bristol, offering access to the Bulgarian capital.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Sofia used as alternative

Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia (SKG)

Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia offers a different route network and is popular for Southern Bulgaria.

📍 ~180 km from Sofia (reachable by car); requires crossing an EU external border.

💸 Flights from ~£90

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sofia

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Bristol to Sofia.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Sofia

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BRS

Elite

Oct 03

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,544

$1,541

Save $3

From BRS

Elite

Oct 31

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Sep 20

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,654

$1,622

Save $32

From BRS

Elite

Jun 29

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,641

From BRS

Elite

Oct 02

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,621

From BRS

Elite

Sep 16

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,622

From BRS

Elite

Sep 16

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,622

From BRS

Elite

Sep 26

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,720

$1,707

Save $13

From BRS

Elite

Aug 13

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Aug 10

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Aug 17

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,546

From BRS

Elite

Oct 12

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,621

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sofia

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare various options. Looking into different airlines, including budget carriers, may also reveal lower prices.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more flight options or different price points. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings or increased availability could be beneficial. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Bristol to Sofia: Overview

Insights for flights from Bristol to Sofia

For flights from Bristol to Sofia, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Bristol to Sofia

Regular price: £100 - £453

Prices for flights from Bristol to Sofia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bristol to Sofia is between 100 GBP and 453 GBP. The current lowest deal is 40 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now £40

Low £100

High £453

The cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Sofia

November

Cheapest

Flights from £98

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £557

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bristol to Sofia

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Bristol to Sofia

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

TUI Airways

£476

£158

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Jet2.com

£376

£143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£236

£71

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£138

£72

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£258

£87

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BRS - Sofia

Bristol (BRS) - Sofia (SOF)

Ryanair

£258

£87

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bristol to Sofia

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

£476 → £158

67%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

£376 → £143

62%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

£266 → £63

76%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£267 → £71

73%

Popular Airports to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Bristol - Sofia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bristol to Sofia are above the typical level, with 45% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $98.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 8h 35m

Flights from Bristol to Sofia typically take 8h 35m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals on this route

Ryanair has historically offered deals on this route, with a current deal at £40.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals on flights from Bristol to Sofia appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Bristol main airports to depart from

Bristol (BRS)

Cheapest

Bristol Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sofia, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Sofia main airports to arrive at

Sofia (SOF)

Cheapest

Sofia Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Bristol, offering access to the Bulgarian capital.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Sofia used as alternative

Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia (SKG)

Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia offers a different route network and is popular for Southern Bulgaria.

📍 ~180 km from Sofia (reachable by car); requires crossing an EU external border.

💸 Flights from ~£90

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sofia

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Bristol to Sofia.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Sofia

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BRS

Elite

Oct 03

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,544

$1,541

Save $3

From BRS

Elite

Oct 31

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Sep 20

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,654

$1,622

Save $32

From BRS

Elite

Jun 29

Sofia, Bulgaria

68% AI deal score

$1,641

From BRS

Elite

Oct 02

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,621

From BRS

Elite

Sep 16

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,622

From BRS

Elite

Sep 16

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,622

From BRS

Elite

Sep 26

Sofia, Bulgaria

67% AI deal score

$1,720

$1,707

Save $13

From BRS

Elite

Aug 13

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Aug 10

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,541

From BRS

Elite

Aug 17

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,546

From BRS

Elite

Oct 12

Sofia, Bulgaria

66% AI deal score

$1,621

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sofia

Cheap Flights from Bristol to Sofia

Today’s best flight deals from Bristol to Sofia

Bristol to Sofia: Overview

Insights for flights from Bristol to Sofia

How much is a round trip from Bristol to Sofia

The cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Direct flights from Bristol to Sofia

Last-minute flights going from Bristol to Sofia

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bristol to Sofia

Popular Airports to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Bristol - Sofia route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Connecting flights typically take 8h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers deals on this route

Deals appear regularly on this route

Bristol main airports to depart from

Sofia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sofia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sofia

Best Elite deals to Sofia

Oct 03

Oct 31

Sep 20

Jun 29

Oct 02

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 26

Aug 13

Aug 10

Aug 17

Oct 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sofia

How can I find cheap flights from Bristol to Sofia?

When should I book flights from Bristol to Sofia?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bristol to Sofia?

Are direct flights from Bristol to Sofia always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Bristol to Sofia flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Bristol to Sofia flights?

Related routes

More routes from Bristol

Flights to Sofia from other cities

Bristol to Sofia: Overview

Insights for flights from Bristol to Sofia

How much is a round trip from Bristol to Sofia

The cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Direct flights from Bristol to Sofia

Last-minute flights going from Bristol to Sofia

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bristol to Sofia

Popular Airports to fly from Bristol to Sofia

Bristol - Sofia route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Connecting flights typically take 8h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers deals on this route

Deals appear regularly on this route

Bristol main airports to depart from

Sofia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sofia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sofia

Best Elite deals to Sofia

Oct 03

Oct 31

Sep 20

Jun 29

Oct 02

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 26

Aug 13

Aug 10

Aug 17

Oct 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sofia

How can I find cheap flights from Bristol to Sofia?

When should I book flights from Bristol to Sofia?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bristol to Sofia?