Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Hamburg and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from HAM to SOF start from 09:00 — the earliest with Wizz Air. The last departure is at 21:30 with Wizz Air. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Your HAM to SOF flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is easy with Wizz Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Wizz Air.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for HAM to SOF flights is Wizz Air.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HAM and SOF:
Copenhagen Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport flight is £25. A return ticket is currently £50. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HAM to SOF.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HAM to SOF.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Hamburg Airport is about 7 miles from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HAM? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 7 miles from central Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sofia in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hamburg 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).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAM to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria you should also see. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a visit to Plovdiv will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 240 miles east of Sofia, Varna is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).