Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 9 hours behind Sofia, where Sofia Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from SOF to Vancouver.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from SOF to Vancouver that includes a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You will need an ETA for Canada if you have a passport from Bulgaria and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Sofia Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Sofia, SOF can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 37 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vancouver
$677 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,387. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOF to Vancouver, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Vancouver.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for flight tickets from SOF to Vancouver every day.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
It'll take around 33 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
After your flight from SOF to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Vancouver, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SOF to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Sofia Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Vancouver and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Vancouver.