Flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Corfu and Sofia are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CFU to SOF flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and perhaps some other great parts of Bulgaria!). Browse the direct flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CFU and SOF:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
£19 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at £38. These fares may change based on demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CFU to SOF.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CFU land on schedule 81.97% of the time.
To get to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport from central Corfu, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CFU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're getting in on a late Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sofia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias 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 CFU to SOF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 240 miles east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.