Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes. Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia 1 hour ahead of Cologne.
There are 4 flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport each week. Choose the 05:45 flight if you want to be on your way as soon as possible. If you'd like to make the most of your day before heading off, the last flight from CGN to SOF is 21:30.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between CGN and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Bulgaria, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CGN to SOF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport is 27 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 80 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To snag cheap tickets from CGN to SOF, book your journey 1 month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Cologne, Cologne Bonn Airport can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near CGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SOF if you're catching a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sofia. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CGN to SOF around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sofia
Start your Sofia trip right by finding the perfect stay. After booking your flight from CGN to SOF, have a look at our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sofia itinerary.
Complete your Sofia trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Sofia Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Sofia.