Cheap Flights from Sofia to Alicante

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

Direct flights from Sofia to Alicante

Sofia to Alicante: Alternative routes

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

Sofia to Alicante: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found100 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Sofia to Alicante: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sofia to Alicante is 100 €. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Sofia to Alicante.
Ryanair and Buzz fly direct from Sofia to Alicante.
As of April 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Sofia to Alicante.
The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Alicante is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Alicante Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 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 Alicante 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 Alicante is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alicante.

Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour behind Sofia.

  • Flights from SOF to ALC start at 11:15 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Ryanair. Overall, there are six weekly Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your SOF to ALC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Travelling to Alicante (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SOF to ALC flights is Wizz Air.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SOF and ALC include:

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    • Orio al Serio International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is 38 €. A return ticket is currently 100 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SOF to ALC by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to ALC.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SOF:

Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • If you're getting in on a late Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ALC:

  • Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before travelling.

Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante

  • Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Alicante in January.

  • When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to ALC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.

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