Cheapest Direct Flight
Tarom
16 Sep, Wed
Sofia – Bucharest
1h 5m
Non-stop
SOF–OTP
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Quick Flight Summary from Sofia to Bucharest
Key numbers to know before you book
- Direct flight duration 1 hour 5 min
- Arrival airports BBU / OTP
- Best days to book Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days AED 438
Cheapest flights from Sofia to Bucharest
Last update: 17 August 2026 03:51
Estimated Prices for Sofia to Bucharest Flights
Cheapest Day18 September Friday
Best Price
AED 394
Average Price
AED 529
AED 912
AED 394
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
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Transportation to Airport from Sofia City Center
Sofia Airport
There are different means of transportation that you can use to get to Sofia Airport from the city center. You can go to the city center by taxi, bus, metro, and bicycle or by renting a car.
Taxi
You can quickly and easily get to Sofia Airport by taking a taxi from any corner of the city of Sofia. Taking a taxi can be a very simple transport option to get to Sofia Airport, which is 5 kilometers away from the city center.
Bus
You can easily and economically get to Sofia Airport with the buses you can get from all the points in the city. Buses that are more affordable than the taxis are available on two different lines. According to your position, the buses will take you to Sofia Airport easily.
Metro
You can go to Sofia Airport in an economical, comfortable and fast way by metro which is a rail and underground transportation option. You can reach Sofia Airport, which is directly linked to the Sofia Metro 1 Line, from all metro stations in the metro city.
Bicycle
You have the opportunity to go to Sofia Airport, one of the airports that give importance to the increasing bicycle transportation in the world, with your bikes. There are bicycle parking areas at the terminal buildings of Sofia Airport, which has special bicycle routes.
Car Rental
Renting a car is one of the comfortable options you can choose to go to Sofia Airport. You can easily reach your aircraft with the cars you can rent from the car rental offices located in the city center. Do not forget that you can rent vehicles with or without drivers.
Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Choice, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, Thrifty and Firefly.
Airport Information
Located in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, Sofia Airport is an important airport that is only 5 kilometers away from the city center and serves international flights. At the same time, Sofia Airport, the most important and largest airport in Bulgaria, has significance as it carries a large number of passengers each year and provides air travel to the country. You can benefit from numerous services at Sofia Airport terminal buildings. You can spend time in sophisticated, comfortable lounge rooms, make money transactions at bank offices, and get emergency medical help when needed.
In addition to these, you can also shop and spend time in the eating and drinking spots at the terminal buildings where car rental companies, lost goods office, postal services are also available.
Among the stores in Sofia Airport you can shop at are SA Tax Free & Travel Retail, SA Buy / Bye Shop, SA Stop / Buy Shop, SA Spirit of Bulgaria, La Casa Del Habano, Fashion And Accessories Shops, Iris, Toys, Bulgarian Souvenirs, Relay Shop and Aviation Art Shop. You can shop with Bulgarian Lev, Euro, Dollar, Swedish Franc and Sterling. Among the places where you can eat or drink something at the airport are Deli Sandwich Bar, World News Cafe and Sky Cafe.
Transportation to Bucharest City Center from Airport
Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport
Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second most important airport in Bucharest, is located 10 kilometers from the city center. For transportation to the city center from Aurel Vlaciu Airport, you can choose from bus, trolleybus and tramway options, especially taxis. In addition, you can also go to the airport by your car through the highway.
Taxi
Taking a taxi may be the fastest transportation option to get to the city center. You can easily get to the city center by taxi. Taxi fares are determined per kilometer. Once you get off the plane, you can get a taxi without waiting at the terminal building of the airport.
Bus
You can easily travel by bus, which is an economical option that you can prefer to reach the airport. It is very practical to get to anywhere in the city by buses, which have many different lines and provide transportation service to every part of the city.
Trolleybus
As an alternative to the bus option, you can also choose to head to the city center by trolleybus, which is the wired bus. Just like the buses, you can get to every corner of the city thanks to trolleybuses, which may be an economical and comfortable alternative for you.
Tramway
Tramway, which is a rail system option, is at your service as another option to get to the city center. You can take the normal tramway line to reach the city center, as well as you can prefer to take the express tramway line and get to the city center faster.
Henri Coanda Intl. Airport
Henri Coanda Airport, the busiest airport in Romania, is located about 20 kilometers from the city center and you have a lot of options to get from the airport to the city center. You can choose to go to the city center by train or bus as means of public transport, or by taxi, or renting a car.
Taxi
From Henri Coanda Airport you can use the taxi to go to the city center. You can easily get to the city center with licensed taxis, which can be found in front of the terminal building at the airport. Remember that you must not get other taxis except for licensed ones.
Bus
You can go to many points of the city center by bus, which is an economical option that you can use to go to the city center. You can easily get to the city center by bus lines 780 and 783 departing from the station at Henri Coanda Airport.
Train
The trains are one of the affordable options you can use to get to the city center. You can go to many places in the city center with the trains you can get from the terminal building and you have the opportunity to go to Bucharest North Railway Station which is the last stop.
Transfer Vehicle
You can also choose to go to the city center with your hotel's transfer vehicle. Among the hotels that provide a transfer vehicle service at Henri Coanda Airport are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels. You only need to go to the service offices at the terminal building to take advantage of the hotels' transfer service.
Car Rental
Renting a car is one of the fastest and enjoyable ways you can choose to go to the city center. You can easily get to the city center by the car you can rent from the car rental offices located between the two terminal buildings at Henri Coanda Airport. You have the option to choose the brand and model you want to use. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.
Bucharest Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Tuesday
1 Sep
33°16°
Wednesday
2 Sep
32°21°
Thursday
3 Sep
29°19°
Friday
4 Sep
26°18°
Saturday
5 Sep
30°17°
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Sofia-Bucharest flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Sofia-Bucharest flights?
When you search for Sofia-Bucharest flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Sofia-Bucharest flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Sofia-Bucharest flights?
Which airports can I use for Sofia-Bucharest flights?
For Sofia-Bucharest flights, you can use Sofia Airport as departure airport, and Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport, Henri Coanda Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Sofia-Bucharest and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Sofia-Bucharest and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Sofia-Bucharest is 295 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Sofia-Bucharest flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Sofia-Bucharest flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sofia-Bucharest flights is Thursday.
Sofia-Bucharest: which airline is better value on this route?
Sofia-Bucharest: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Tarom starts from approximately AED 317.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Tarom | AED 317 | — |
 Turkish Airlines | AED 615 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Air Serbia | AED 335 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Aegean Airlines | AED 682 | 1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 19.08.2026
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