Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Paris.
You can choose from three weekly Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 15:40.
To ensure you get on your ORY to SOF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Transavia France is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and perhaps some other great parts of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ORY to SOF flights, with 84.62% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORY and SOF:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Nice Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport flight is $78. A round-trip fare is currently $155. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORY to SOF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from ORY land on time.
Central Paris to Paris Orly Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ORY? If you're catching an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sofia in March.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORY to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.