Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Sofia and Bucharest follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 14 Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 10:05 TAROM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:45 with TAROM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your SOF to OTP flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Bucharest (and then discovering more of Romania!) is a breeze with TAROM. This popular airline has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
TAROM is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SOF and OTP:
Vienna International Airport
Chania International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Currently, $52 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $222. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to OTP.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to OTP.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reserve a hotel near OTP if you're taking a late Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to central Bucharest has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bucharest in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SOF to OTP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.