Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
3 hours 24 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. London is 2 hours behind Sofia and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport start from 06:15 — the first with British Airways. The last flight of the day is the 21:20 service with British Airways. In total, you can choose from 15 services every week from SOF to LHR.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
British Airways has direct flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to take in the sights in London — plus maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
If you want to break up your flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the SOF - LHR route are:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SOF to LHR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport is ر.ق. 159. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 392. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 4 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from SOF to LHR.
December is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
The journey from central Sofia to Sofia Airport takes about 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London is about 57 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11 ºC and 26 ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0 ºC and 9 ºC then.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from SOF to LHR:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should feature on every London itinerary.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stansted Airport (STN) are other ways to fly to or from London. Be sure to browse the flight schedules and prices. These international airports may be a cheaper or easier option depending on your plans.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to London Heathrow Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in London.
