Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Thessaloniki and Sofia follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SKG to SOF flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SKG and SOF include:
Chania International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, RM330 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM840. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SKG to SOF, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SKG to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Of all flights departing from Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Thessaloniki to Thessaloniki International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and discover more of Sofia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sofia in April.
When reserving your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKG to SOF sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometres east of Sofia. No journey is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).