Flying from Phoenix to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Sofia Airport (SOF) jetting off from here.
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to SOF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Break up your flight from Phoenix to Sofia Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and SOF include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to SOF flight:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82.57% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On your way to AZA from central Phoenix? The airport is located around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 40 minutes by car.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Sofia Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from AZA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 78.65% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Sofia Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, central Sofia is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $828 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Sofia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,122. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to SOF, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Phoenix to Sofia Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Sofia Airport (SOF)
April is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Sofia Airport (SOF), while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to SOF plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Sofia Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sofia
Start your Sofia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Sofia Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Free Sofia Tour, Boyana Church and National Historical Museum are highlights which should feature on every Sofia itinerary.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its popular sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres east of Sofia, Stara Zagora is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Start your sightseeing at Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
