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Flight deals from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $140. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Sofia

Edinburgh to Sofia: Alternative routes

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

Edinburgh to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$44
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Sofia is $115. 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.
3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Sofia.
Ryanair flies direct from Edinburgh to Sofia.
As of March 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Sofia is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 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 Sofia 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 Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Sofia is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and maybe even some other great corners of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for EDI to SOF flights is Ryanair.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and SOF:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Beauvais-Tille Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $44. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $115. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from EDI to SOF by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:

  • Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest 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.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI 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

  • Sofia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.

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