Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Sofia and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SOF to BOM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SOF and BOM include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
$349 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. A return flight starts from $757. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to BOM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOF to BOM.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights leaving Sofia Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sofia Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Reserve a hotel near BOM if you have a late Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Mumbai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and find adventure across Mumbai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mumbai Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Mumbai Airport, Mumbai is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mumbai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Mumbai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to BOM in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Mumbai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to check off its must-visit sights. From Akshardham Temple to Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, head for Pune, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are among the biggest draws.
