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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ljubljana to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in September.

Ljubljana to Sofia: Alternative routes

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

Ljubljana to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,613
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ljubljana to Sofia is R 3,053. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ljubljana to Sofia. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,053.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Ljubljana to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Sofia is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ljubljana Airport to Sofia Airport on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ljubljana Airport and Sofia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Air Serbia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia one hour ahead of Ljubljana.

  • Your LJU to SOF flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LJU and SOF:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • R 1,607 is the best price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,053. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LJU to SOF if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LJU to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)

  • 80.37% of flights leaving Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LJU.

  • To get to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LJU? If you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near SOF if you're on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Sofia and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sofia. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LJU to SOF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've seen Sofia, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its popular sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are highlights.

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