Question 1

How long is the flight from Cologne to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Cologne to Sofia typically takes around 2 hours 25 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 8 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Cologne to Sofia, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 1 to 2 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cologne to Sofia?

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Direct flights from Cologne to Sofia are operated by, among others, Ryanair. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul), Austrian Airlines (via Vienna) and Lufthansa (via Munich). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Cologne to Sofia operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cologne to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Sofia, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cologne to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Sofia, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cologne to Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Cologne to Sofia usually departs at 8:35 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Sofia.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cologne to Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Cologne to Sofia usually departs at 9:50 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cologne Sofia Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/07/26 1 Stopover (BGY) FR5532, W64390 11h 50min	Return -	Ryanair, Wizz Air		$107
Best option Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/23/26 direct FR4452 02h 25min	Return 10/26/26 direct FR4453 02h 35min	Ryanair		$123
Cologne Sofia Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (BGY) FR5532, W64352 22h 35min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (STN) FR2691, FR2814 06h 35min	Ryanair, Wizz Air		$155 found yesterday
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8914, OS0775 10h 40min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0772, OS8915 06h 00min	Austrian Airlines		$345
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/23/26 direct FR4452 02h 25min	Return 10/26/26 direct FR4453 02h 35min	Ryanair	?	$125
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/23/26 direct FR4452 02h 25min	Return 10/26/26 direct FR4453 02h 35min	Ryanair		$129
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/23/26 direct FR4452 02h 25min	Return 10/26/26 direct FR4453 02h 35min	Ryanair	?	$138
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/23/26 direct FR4452 02h 25min	Return 10/26/26 direct FR4453 02h 35min	Ryanair		$143
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (BGY) FR5532, W64352 22h 35min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (BGY) W64351, FR5531 26h 45min	Ryanair, Wizz Air	?	$148 found yesterday
Cologne Sofia	Outbound 06/23/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0246, OS0773 04h 45min	Return 07/01/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0774, OS0249 04h 50min	Austrian Airlines	?	$259

Cheapest outbound flight from	$106.30
Roundtrip from	$123.00
Distance	1532 km
Departure airport	Airport Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn (CGN)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Sofia (SOF)
Destination country	Flights to Bulgaria

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