Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia one hour ahead of Madrid.
Choose from 17 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MAD to SOF flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport, so jetting off to Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Bulgaria Air.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to SOF flights. An exceptional 92.86% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and SOF:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Valencia Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, R 406 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 928. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to SOF, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to SOF.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Go where the road takes you with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sofia Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to explore Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SOF around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another well-known destination in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No trip is complete without visiting Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
