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Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Sofia

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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Sofia

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Sofia? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sofia.R 869 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 869, select.
Sofia.R 918 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 918, select.
Sofia.R 1,018 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,018, select.
Sofia.R 1,056 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,056, select.
Sofia.R 1,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,056, select.
Sofia.R 1,081 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,081, select.
Sofia.R 1,142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,142, select.
Sofia.R 1,167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,167, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from R 1,018
May
from R 918
Jun
from R 869
Jul
from R 1,569
Aug
from R 1,327
Sep
from R 1,167
Oct
from R 1,597
Nov
from R 1,429
Dec
from R 1,081
Jan
from R 1,056
Feb
from R 1,142
Mar
from R 1,056

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Sofia

London Gatwick to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

London to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 883
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Sofia is R 1,774. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Sofia.
easyJet flies direct from London Gatwick to Sofia.
As of April 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Sofia is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport on Monday, 8 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.

  • Flights from LGW to SOF start from 05:35 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 15:15 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to SOF flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if you have time.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and SOF include:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport flight is R 869. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,774. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from LGW to SOF by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sofia in April.

  • When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).

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