Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Paris: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Paris is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Sofia, where Sofia Airport is located.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 10 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from SOF to CDG is with Bulgaria Air at 18:40. Choose the first departure operated by Bulgaria Air at 07:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from SOF to Paris.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
You can get a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Paris. Start your trip at SOF and land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Sofia Airport to Paris include:
We make it a cinch to find a flight from SOF to Paris that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You won't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from Bulgaria and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap tickets from Sofia Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
SOF is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SOF:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Paris is R 457. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 831. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to Paris.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sofia Airport to Paris. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sofia Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Sofia Airport to Paris has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 57 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from SOF to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Sofia Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Paris, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SOF to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Sofia Airport to Paris:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
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