Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Bari.
Choose from 41 weekly Palese Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
To ensure you get on your BRI to SOF flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that offers BRI to SOF flights. An impressive 86.21% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRI and SOF:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$28 is the lowest price for a one-way Palese Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start at $57. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRI to SOF.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
72.39% of flights departing from Palese Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Bari to Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BRI:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Palese Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SOF:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sofia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sofia. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Palese Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BRI to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Sofia, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Experience major highlights starting with Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).