Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.
Each week, there are three Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:20 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:20 with Wizz Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to HAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Hamburg (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Wizz Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Wizz Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates SOF to HAM flights, with 72.73% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between SOF and HAM:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
£26 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Return flights start at £52. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SOF to HAM by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to HAM.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sofia Airport is around 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Reserve a hotel near HAM if you're taking a late Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to central Hamburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Hamburg. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to HAM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Hamburg. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 190 miles south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
