Travelling from Glasgow to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Sofia Airport (SOF) heading out from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Glasgow to SOF.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Glasgow to SOF that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GLA and SOF include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Sofia Airport. Check out these connections between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and SOF:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to SOF flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel near SOF if you're catching a late flight from Glasgow to Sofia Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Glasgow to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Sofia Airport is R 1,124. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,995. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to SOF. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Glasgow to Sofia Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Sofia Airport (SOF). Visit Sofia in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Glasgow to SOF plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sofia to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Sofia Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sofia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sofia right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Glasgow to Sofia Airport:
Free Sofia Tour and Boyana Church are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Sofia travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Historical Museum.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Stara Zagora, roughly 193 kilometres east of Sofia. Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park are key highlights.
