Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to East Midlands Airport (EMA): what you need to know
Nottingham's timezone is UTC+0, making Nottingham two hours behind Sofia.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SOF to EMA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SOF and EMA include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Bourgas Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
At the moment, R 1,251 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,264. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOF to EMA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to EMA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EMA if you have a late Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an East Midlands Airport rental car and discover Nottingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from East Midlands Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
East Midlands Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Nottingham. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Nottingham. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to East Midlands Airport for July if you want to go to Nottingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to EMA in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nottingham. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Nottingham, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.