Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia five hours behind Bangkok.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BKK to SOF flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and SOF:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport flight is ₹ 26,307. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 52,729. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKK to SOF if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BKK. Whether you have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to visit Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to SOF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major 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.
