Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cardiff's timezone is UTC+0, making Cardiff two hours behind Sofia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SOF to CWL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and CWL:
Edinburgh Airport
Malaga Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is £62. A round-trip ticket right now is £128. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to CWL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SOF to CWL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SOF:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
If you're landing on a late Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CWL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Cardiff and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to central Cardiff has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cardiff. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to explore Cardiff during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SOF to CWL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cardiff. Around 130 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. No trip is complete without dropping by Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.