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Cheap flights to Sofia
The golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman ruins under the streets and hikes on Mount Vitosha above the city.
- Best weather
- Jul to Sep
- Warmest
- Aug, 28°C
- Airport
- SOF
Best time to visit Sofia
The best time to visit Sofia for the weather is from July to September, when daytime highs average 23 to 28°C (73 to 82°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in June (about 13 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is August, with highs around 28°C (83°F); the coolest is January, at around 4°C (38°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night.
Sofia weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C 38°F | -4°C 25°F | 10 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| February | 7°C 44°F | -2°C 28°F | 11 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| March | 11°C 53°F | 1°C 34°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| April | 17°C 62°F | 5°C 42°F | 12 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| May | 21°C 71°F | 10°C 50°F | 15 rainy days | Mild and wet |
| June | 25°C 77°F | 13°C 56°F | 13 rainy days | Warm and wet |
| July Best | 28°C 82°F | 15°C 60°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| August Best | 28°C 83°F | 15°C 59°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| September Best | 23°C 74°F | 11°C 52°F | 8 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| October | 18°C 64°F | 6°C 43°F | 11 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| November | 11°C 51°F | 2°C 35°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| December | 5°C 40°F | -2°C 28°F | 10 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
Long-term averages from Sofia (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Sofia
Farepop finds fares to Sofia Airport (SOF). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 12,500 km · about 16 hours non-stop Adelaide 14,500 km · about 18.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 17,200 km · about 22 hours non-stop Auckland 17,500 km · about 22.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 4,500 mi · about 9.5 hours non-stop New York 4,700 mi · about 10 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 7,300 km · about 9.5 hours non-stop Toronto 7,700 km · about 10 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 1,300 mi · about 3 hours non-stop East Midlands 1,300 mi · about 3 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 530 km · about an hour non-stop Naples 780 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Sofia
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Sofia: questions
When is the best time to visit Sofia?
For the weather, from July to September, when daytime highs average around 26°C. These are long-term averages from Sofia (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Sofia?
Sofia has no distinct wet season. June is usually the wettest month, with about 13 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Sofia?
Farepop finds fares to Sofia Airport (SOF).
How can I find cheap flights to Sofia?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Sofia costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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