Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MSP to SOF flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSP and SOF:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$654 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,149. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to SOF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sofia in March.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are key reasons to visit.