Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Sofia is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier for LGW to SOF flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and SOF include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Currently, $70 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $157. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to SOF by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SOF:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sofia Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SOF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Sofia, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Roman Theatre to Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience major highlights starting with Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden.