Question 1

How long is the flight from Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Sofia to Athens typically takes around 1 hour 15 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 11 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Sofia to Athens, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 14 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 Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Sofia to Athens are operated by, among others, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Bulgaria Air. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Air Serbia (via Belgrade), Wizz Air (via Warsaw) and Lufthansa (via Munich, Frankfurt). 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 Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Sofia to Athens operate daily. 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 Sofia to Athens?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Sofia to Athens, there are on average around 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

On the route from Sofia to Athens, there are around 14 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Sofia to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Sofia to Athens usually departs at 9:35 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 Athens.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Sofia to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Sofia to Athens usually departs at 9:30 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
Sofia Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/17/26 1 Stopover (RMO) W64459, W43941 06h 25min	Return -	Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta		$56
Best option Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0681 01h 35min	Return 08/25/26 direct FB0808 01h 15min	Sky Express	?	$181
Sofia Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0681 01h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BUD) W62442, FR5570 06h 45min	Sky Express		$185
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct A30981 01h 15min	Return 08/25/26 direct A31150 01h 15min	Aegean Airlines		$184
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0681 01h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BUD) W62442, FR5570 06h 45min	Sky Express	?	$186
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0681 01h 35min	Return 08/25/26 direct A31150 01h 15min	Sky Express		$188
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct A30981 01h 15min	Return 08/25/26 direct A30980 01h 15min	Aegean Airlines		$191
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct FB0807 01h 15min	Return 08/25/26 direct FB0808 01h 15min	Bulgaria Air		$208
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct FB0807 01h 15min	Return 08/25/26 direct FB0808 01h 15min	Bulgaria Air	?	$220
Sofia Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0117, JU0536 22h 20min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0533, JU0112 23h 00min	Air Serbia		$222

Cheapest outbound flight from	56,00 $
Roundtrip from	180,20 $
Flight duration	min. 01:20
Return flight duration	min. 01:10/ max. 01:20
Distance	532 km
Flights per week	10
Departure airport	Airport Sofia (SOF)
Departure country	Flights from Bulgaria
Arrival airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
Departure country - Arrival airport	Bulgaria - Athens
Departure airport - Destination country	Sofia - Greece

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