Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is nine hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MEL to SOF flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport. Many passengers pass through Hamad International Airport when flying between MEL and SOF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
R 8,250 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 19,332. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to SOF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SOF:
Go where the road takes you with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Start your sightseeing at Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
