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Budapest.$52 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $52, select.
Budapest.$53 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Budapest.$54 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.
Budapest.$56 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $56, select.
Budapest.$60 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $60, select.
Budapest.$63 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.
Budapest.$72 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Mon, 28 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $72, select.
Budapest.$74 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Sofia on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Budapest on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sofia to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
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May
from $54
Jun
from $52
Jul
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Aug
from $91
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Direct flights from Sofia to Budapest

Sofia to Budapest: Alternative routes

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

Sofia to Budapest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$52
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Sofia to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sofia to Budapest is $52. 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.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Sofia to Budapest.
Ryanair and Buzz fly direct from Sofia to Budapest.
As of April 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Sofia to Budapest.
The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Budapest is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 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 Budapest 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 Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.

  • Each week, there are seven Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 09:10 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:05 with Ryanair.

  • To ensure you catch your SOF to BUD flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for SOF to BUD flights is Ryanair.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SOF and BUD include:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Bourgas Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is $26. A return ticket right now is $52. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SOF to BUD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to BUD.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SOF:

Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest

  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Budapest. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SOF to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

Explore more of Hungary

  • You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to check off its top sights. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Miskolc is another standout destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without seeing Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sofia to Budapest

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