Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik two hours behind Sofia.
To ensure you get on your SOF to KEF flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SOF and KEF include:
Frankfurt Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
At the moment, $157 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $350. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to KEF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from SOF to KEF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights leaving from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SOF:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Reykjavik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to KEF sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other corners of Iceland. Travel around 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to tick off its must-visit sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, your itinerary will be busy.
Hafnarfjörður is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.