Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Lyon and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, select the 08:20 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:10 with Wizz Air.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LYS to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air offers direct flights from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
With 70.0% of services arriving as planned, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to SOF flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and SOF:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $95 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $184. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LYS to SOF.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LYS to SOF.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights that leave from Lyon Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LYS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Explore without limits with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience more of Sofia and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Sofia Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've seen Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are key reasons to visit.
