Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport.
Bari is one hour behind Sofia and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Sofia Airport to Palese Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 06:50 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:00 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SOF to BRI flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bari (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Wizz Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SOF to BRI flights, with 89.66% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and BRI:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palese Airport (BRI)
At the moment, 15 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Palese Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 30 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to BRI.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to BRI.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
If you're getting in on a late Sofia Airport to Palese Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BRI:
Pick up a Palese Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Palese Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Bari. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bari. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Palese Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to BRI in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bari. Around 370 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.