Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is six hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
$1,223 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,546. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YOW to SOF, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're getting in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SOF:
Follow your own route with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Sofia and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Sofia in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
