Flights from Thessaloniki to Sofia: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

231 km

Distance

Weather now

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+45°F

Scattered clouds

Airports

SOF

8km

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December

2025

Flight prices from Thessaloniki to Sofia

Typically the return flight from Thessaloniki to Sofia costs about that much:

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Average price

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Thessaloniki to Sofia flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that February might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $82 to $96. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $104 – $141.

Is Sofia an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Thessaloniki to Sofia with other routes:

Not enough data

Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Thessaloniki to Sofia

We could not found any direct flights to Sofia, if you are flying from Thessaloniki. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Bulgaria).

No direct flights to Sofia

Airports in Sofia and Thessaloniki

Sofia has 1 airport and Thessaloniki has 1 airport.

Sofia

Thessaloniki

Sofia Airport (SOF)

8 km from Sofia city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

~10 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~10 min.

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Subway

~30 min.

Which airport in Sofia is better?

The closest airport to Sofia city center is Sofia Airport (SOF) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Sofia Airport (SOF), trip will take 10 min.

Planning a trip from Thessaloniki to Sofia? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Sofia looks currently:

Today, 03 December

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+45°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

81 %

Thu, 04 December

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+48°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

77 %

Fri, 05 December

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+46°F

Rain

5 m/s

80 %

Sat, 06 December

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+43°F

Rain

4 m/s

89 %

Sun, 07 December

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+41°F

Rain

2 m/s

94 %

Mon, 08 December

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+45°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

80 %

Tue, 09 December

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+45°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

83 %

Wed, 10 December

⛅️

+50°F

Few clouds

3 m/s

69 %

Thu, 11 December

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+48°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

75 %

Fri, 12 December

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+45°F

Rain

6 m/s

81 %

Sat, 13 December

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+43°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

73 %

Sun, 14 December

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+41°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

73 %

Mon, 15 December

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+39°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

65 %

Tue, 16 December

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+39°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

62 %

Wed, 17 December

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+39°F

Few clouds

3 m/s

61 %

Thu, 18 December

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+43°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

59 %

How expensive is Sofia?

Sofia prices compared to Thessaloniki:

Sofia is in average 13% cheaper than Thessaloniki. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Rent (0%) and Childcare (+4%).

Some Price Examples (vs Thessaloniki):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$10.06 vs $16.38

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$50.31 vs $57.34

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.38 vs $11.47

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.22 vs $4.58

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.47 vs $1.99

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.00 vs $0.82

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.77 vs $1.82

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.01 vs $1.37

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.69 vs $5.25

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.59 vs $12.97

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.29 vs $11.17

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Banana (1kg)

$2.22 vs $2.36

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.38 vs $11.47

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.15 vs $2.29

Sofia in average is 13% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Utilities, Food, Transport prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Thessaloniki to Sofia? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Sofia has?

There are 1 of airport in Sofia: Sofia Airport. The closest one is Sofia Airport which is 8 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Thessaloniki and Sofia?

A passenger flying direct from Thessaloniki to Sofia will travel around 231 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Thessaloniki to Sofia?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Sofia?

On average you could expect +32°F in January to +70°F in July. Currently, it is Scattered clouds and +45°F in Sofia.

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Is there a direct connection between Thessaloniki and Sofia?

No, there are no direct flights to Sofia if you are flying from Thessaloniki.

Sofia guide

Sofia themes

This is what Sofia is known for:

Family

Food

Location

Sofia is located in Bulgaria, 231 km away from Thessaloniki:

Sofia time zone

Both Thessaloniki and Sofia have the same time zone

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21:48

Time in Sofia right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Bulgarian Lev equals 59.53 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 167.98 Bulgarian Lev.

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100 лв. = $59.53

Exchange rate

Visa to Bulgaria

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Bulgaria

Official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Bulgarian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Sofia typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Sofia generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Sofia pros and cons

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