Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin one hour behind Sofia.
Each week, there are 17 Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your SOF to BER flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Bulgaria Air has direct flights from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Berlin — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Bulgaria Air on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers SOF to BER flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and BER:
Vienna International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
ر.ق. 63 is the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 247. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from SOF to BER, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Reserve a hotel near BER if you have a late Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Berlin and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Berlin in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you want to explore Berlin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to BER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you want to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Essen, about 451 kilometres west of Berlin. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are highlights.
