- Must visit
National Archaeological Museum
Sofia’s main archaeology museum displays Thracian, Roman and medieval finds in a former mosque. It is ideal for understanding Bulgaria’s long history.
Flights from Paris to Sofia depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1758 km distance in 2h 45m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1758 km |
Average flight duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 45m |
First flight 5:00 |
Last flight 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£106
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£309
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 44 m
Flights on 17 Sept
61
Distance
1758 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Sofia will cost around £309 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £106.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 61 flights from Paris to Sofia, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1758 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 30 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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FB432
OS370 · OS773
OS370 · OS775
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LH1702
U24911
FB432
LH2233 · LH1706
OS362 · OS773
JU241 · JU112Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £127, while a coach costs an average of £140.
Distance: 1758 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£127 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price | £448 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 42m Average total duration 27h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.3 - 10.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Sofia:
A flight is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Paris to Sofia costing on average £140.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 12m.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Sofia flights for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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AZ317+ AZ7178 | 6:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h35 | 14:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH4197+ LH1702 | 6:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h45 | 12:10 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS370 · OS775 | 7:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h05 | 18:10 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO334 · LO631 | 7:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h50 | 13:55 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS370 · OS773 | 7:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h15 | 15:20 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO334 · LO633 | 7:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h55 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1830 · TK1031 | 7:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h40 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1830 · TK1027 | 7:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 24h25 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1830 · TK1029 | 7:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h00 | 20:20 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1051 · LH1426 | 7:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h20 | 13:05 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH4193+ LH103 · LH1428 | 9:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h00 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LX633+ LX1104+ LX3818 | 9:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h55 | 18:40 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS775+ OS362 | 9:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h15 | 18:10 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS773+ OS362 | 9:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h25 | 15:20 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
JU241 · JU116 | 10:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h00 | 3:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
JU241 · JU112 | 10:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h30 | 15:30 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
FB432 | 10:15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 2h45 | 14:00 Sofia Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1029 · LH108 · LH1704 | 10:30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h10 | 18:40 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1029 · LH1428 | 10:30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h30 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO332 · LO633 | 10:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h15 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO332 · LO631 | 10:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h10 | 13:55 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1031 · LH1428 | 11:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h40 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1822 · TK1031 | 11:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h20 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1822 · TK1027 | 11:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h05 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1822 · TK1029 | 11:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h40 | 20:20 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH2229 · LH1704 | 12:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h40 | 18:40 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1824 · TK1031 | 14:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h40 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1824 · TK1027 | 14:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h25 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1035 · LH1430 | 14:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h25 | 22:50 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH4195+ LH113 · LH1430 | 14:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h25 | 22:50 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4195+ LH1706 | 14:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h50 | 23:15 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH1035 · LH116 · LH1706 | 14:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h50 | 23:15 Sofia Airport | 2 changes | |
OS364 · OS779 | 15:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h00 | 23:55 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1826 · TK1027 | 16:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h35 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1826 · TK1031 | 16:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 21h50 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
OS779+ OS366 | 17:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h00 | 23:55 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LH2233 · LH1706 | 18:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h15 | 23:15 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1834 · TK1031 | 18:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h55 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1834 · TK1027 | 18:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 13h40 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
W64322 | 19:20 Paris Beauvais Tille Airport | 2h50 | 23:10 Sofia Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO336 · LO633 | 19:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 21h15 | 18:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
LO336 · LO631 | 19:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h10 | 13:55 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1828 · TK1031 | 19:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h10 | 15:00 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
TK1828 · TK1027 | 19:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h55 | 8:45 Sofia Airport | 1 change | |
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Sofia’s main archaeology museum displays Thracian, Roman and medieval finds in a former mosque. It is ideal for understanding Bulgaria’s long history.
Set in the former mineral baths, this museum presents Sofia’s urban development, daily life and civic history in a striking historic building.
A major national gallery in a former royal palace, showing Bulgarian art from past centuries to modern works in grand historic interiors.
A broad pedestrian boulevard lined with landmarks, shops and public buildings. It is Sofia’s main walking route for sightseeing and people-watching.
A central square between key institutions and churches, with Roman remains nearby. It is a useful starting point for exploring historic Sofia on foot.
A city garden at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, popular for walks, concerts and open views. It offers a relaxed local atmosphere beyond the busiest centre.
Shopska salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and sirene cheese. A national staple closely linked with Bulgarian home cooking and rakia.
Banitsa is a flaky pastry pie with eggs and white cheese, baked for breakfast and festive occasions. It is one of Bulgaria’s most familiar comfort foods.
Tarator is a cold yoghurt soup with cucumber, dill, garlic and walnuts. It is a classic summer dish in Bulgaria, especially refreshing in Sofia’s heat.
Stylish restaurant focused on Bulgarian ingredients and contemporary presentation, with a refined dining room suited to a special meal.
Traditional Bulgarian restaurant in a historic setting, known for regional dishes, folk-style interiors and a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Long-established Bulgarian venue serving grills, salads and classic national dishes in a lively, rustic tavern atmosphere near the city centre.
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals and public transport are cheaper than in many EU capitals, though central areas and upscale venues cost more.
Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is usual for good service if not already included.
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Sofia Airport Metro Station -> Serdika, Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Sofia by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Sofia flights use the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sofia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Sofia airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 4 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport; premium high-speed access is also offered. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Paris Orly Airport is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Orly Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Orly Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Orly Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Beauvais Tille Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Beauvais Tille Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Sofia Airport is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sofia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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