Travelling from Menara Airport (RAK) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marrakech.
To ensure you catch your RAK to SOF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as March? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Menara Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RAK and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Malaga Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $115 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $282. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from RAK to SOF, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Menara Airport to Sofia Airport.
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Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
Of the flights that depart from Menara Airport, 73.36% land on time at their destination.
Menara Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near RAK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Menara Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you have a late Menara Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead.
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 takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Menara Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Menara Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RAK to SOF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).