Journey information
Overview: Helsinki to Sofia flight
Distance 1946 km |
Average flight duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Flights per day 32 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Helsinki to Sofia
Cheapest price
£194
Average price
£257
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
12 h 41 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
1946 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Helsinki to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Sofia will cost around £257 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £194.
Of the 4 flights that leave Helsinki for Sofia every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1946 km distance in an average of 12 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest flights will take 19 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Compare coach and flight for Helsinki to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 1946 km
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£244 Average Price | £161 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 48h 0m Average total duration 47h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Helsinki to Sofia flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1177+ AF6292+ AF9724 | 04:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h35 | 01:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7440+ OS208 · OS775 | 04:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h05 | 16:00 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH855 · LH1428 | 04:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h20 | 16:15 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS7440+ OS204 · OS775 | 04:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h05 | 16:00 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7440+ OS206 · OS775 | 04:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h05 | 16:00 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH855 · LH1426 | 04:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h50 | 11:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO5436 · LO454 · LO633 | 05:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h50 | 15:50 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1248+ KL3077 | 05:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO5436 · LO458 · LO631 | 05:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 30h50 | 11:50 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8519+ KL1274+ KL3077 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8519 · KL2851+ KL3077 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF4887 · AF4582+ AF5470 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8519+ KL1276+ KL3077 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8519+ KL1266+ KL3077 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF4887+ AF1851+ AF5470 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8519+ KL1272+ KL3077 | 09:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6771 · QR162 · QR227 | 09:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 47h50 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6771 · QR160 · QR227 | 09:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 23h50 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1762 · TK1031 | 10:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h40 | 13:10 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1762 · TK1027 | 10:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h15 | 06:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
QR6770 · QR168 · QR227 | 10:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h55 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6770 · QR170 · QR227 | 10:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 46h55 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1762 · TK1029 | 10:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h20 | 18:50 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH2461 · LH1704 | 10:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 5h35 | 16:20 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH2461 · LH1706 | 10:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 20:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS7436+ OS186 · OS779 | 10:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h10 | 21:55 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2461 · LH113 · LH1430 | 10:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 20:45 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7436+ OS188 · OS779 | 10:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h10 | 21:55 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH849 · LH1430 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h50 | 20:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS7434 · OS7206+ OS779 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 21:55 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH849 · LH116 · LH1706 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h50 | 20:45 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH849 · LH114 · LH1706 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h50 | 20:45 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7434+ OS214 · OS779 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 21:55 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3247 · AF8345+ AF5470 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3247+ AF1441+ AF5470 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3247+ AF1841+ AF5470 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3247+ AF1141+ AF5470 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1252+ KL3077 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
AF3247 · AF8373+ AF5470 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6775 · QR162 · QR227 | 13:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 43h50 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6775 · QR160 · QR227 | 13:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 43h50 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6121 · QR95 · QR5546 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 44h40 | 10:40 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6121 · QR203 · QR5563 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 27h15 | 17:15 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6121 · QR227 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h25 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
QR6121 · QR115 · QR5541 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h20 | 10:20 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6136 · QR176 · QR227 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 43h25 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6121 · QR83 · QR5557 | 14:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 51h45 | 17:45 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8521+ KL1276+ KL3077 | 14:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8521+ KL1266+ KL3077 | 14:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h00 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6784 · QR170 · QR227 | 14:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 43h20 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AY1577+ QR38 · QR227 | 14:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h20 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LO5434 · LO458 · LO631 | 14:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h40 | 11:50 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF4885 · AF3857+ AF5470 | 14:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h55 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6782 · QR170 · QR227 | 15:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 42h05 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1071+ AF5470 | 15:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071+ AF6290 · AF3832 | 15:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h10 | 13:30 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6790 · QR160 · QR227 | 15:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 41h35 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6790 · QR162 · QR227 | 15:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 41h35 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3246 · AF8373+ AF5470 | 16:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1254+ KL3077 | 16:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h45 | 12:05 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1764 · TK1029 | 17:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 25h50 | 18:50 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1764 · TK1027 | 17:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 13h45 | 06:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1764 · TK1031 | 17:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h10 | 13:10 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
QR6170 · QR176 · QR227 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 39h45 | 09:25 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Sofia flights

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Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Sofia
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, main shops include duty-free and Finnish design stores.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Several lounges available, including Finnair Lounge and Aspire Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, near the arrivals area.
- Buses: 415, 615, 617
- Train: I, P
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and 2, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2.
- Located in Terminal 2, open during airport hours.
- Bus: 84, 184, 384
- Metro: M4
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