Flying from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
You can choose from 25 weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BGY to SOF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BGY to SOF flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGY and SOF:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport flight is R 299. A return plane ticket is currently R 610. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGY to SOF.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
When it comes to Orio al Serio International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.49% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Milan to Orio al Serio International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BGY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're getting in on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
Lock in your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BGY to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its top sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Bulgaria, head for Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are among its highlights.