Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SGN to SOF flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SGN and SOF:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, R 5,069 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,151. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to SOF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, data shows 66.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sofia in April.
When reserving your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to SOF sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you want to check out another corner of Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are among the biggest draws.
