Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport.
Milan is one hour behind Sofia and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 25 Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with Ryanair.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SOF to BGY flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Milan (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SOF to BGY flights is Wizz Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.58% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOF and BGY:
Palese Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
At the moment, ₹ 1,440 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 3,044. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SOF to BGY by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to BGY.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Consider staying in a hotel near BGY if you're taking a late Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Orio al Serio International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to central Milan
From Orio al Serio International Airport, Milan is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Milan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to BGY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are highlights.
