Flying from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll catch your flight from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are Oslo's main airports.
The average time for a direct Oslo to Sofia Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Oslo. Sofia Airport is located in Sofia.
Your flight from Oslo to SOF 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.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF) take off from this terminal.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Oslo to Sofia Airport taking off from OSL.
The top choice among passengers flying between OSL and SOF is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Oslo to SOF. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
OSL is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Oslo to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
When it comes to Oslo Airport Gardermoen's on-time performance, 71.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can get to TRF from the centre of Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Oslo to SOF flight? Check in to a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Have a late flight from Oslo to Sofia Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SOF and hit the pillow fast:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Oslo 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.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF)
R 870 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Sofia Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,904. These prices can change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Oslo to SOF by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Oslo to Sofia Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Oslo to Sofia Airport (SOF). Visit Sofia in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Oslo to SOF plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Sofia Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sofia
Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Sofia Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sofia:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Free Sofia Tour, Boyana Church and National Historical Museum are top attractions which should be on every Sofia itinerary.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres east of Sofia, Stara Zagora is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
