Travelling from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tallinn.
Your TLL to SOF flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
R 939 is the lowest price for a one-way Tallinn Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,815. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from TLL to SOF, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Of the departures from Tallinn Airport, 66.86% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Tallinn Airport from central Tallinn, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to TLL? If you're boarding an early flight from Tallinn Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tallinn Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tallinn Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Tallinn Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TLL to SOF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you want to check out another great destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are among its highlights.
