Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
2 hours 5 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Warsaw and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 20 weekly flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. The 10:50 departure with LOT - Polish Airlines is the earliest you can take from WAW to SOF. LOT - Polish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:40.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a breeze with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport.
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Bulgaria, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from WAW to SOF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport is $108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $217. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from WAW to SOF, reserve your journey 10 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, Frederic Chopin Airport can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near WAW. Whether you have an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 37 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sofia. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from WAW to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Sofia
As soon as you've booked your flights from WAW to SOF, you'll need to find a hotel in Sofia. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
National Palace of Culture and Boyana Church are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sofia must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at City Garden.
Complete your Sofia trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Sofia Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Sofia.