Flights from Sofia to Frankfurt am Main

Sofia to Frankfurt Flights: An Overview

Frankfurt am Main is Germany's fifth-largest city, and one of Europe's most important financial centers, its modern glass and steel skyscrapers the scene of high-powered fiscal activity. It's not all about the money though, as the city has attractions such as the striking wooden Goethe Tower and the high-end boutiques of the Goethestrasse. Bankers, business travelers and shoppers from Bulgaria can take direct flights from Sofia to Frankfurt am Main seven days a week with a choice of national carriers and a budget airline. Journey times from the Bulgarian capital are around two hours and 20 minutes, with departures in the morning, afternoon and early evening. Indirect flights with one change en route increase the daily travel options from Sofia to Frankfurt . 

Which airlines fly from Sofia to Frankfurt?

German national airline Lufthansa provides daily direct flights from Sofia to Frankfurt seven days a week. Bulgarian national carrier Bulgaria Air offers direct flights on this route three days a week. Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air also offers a daily flight from Sofia to Frankfurt am Main. Indirect connections include Lufthansa connections from Sofia via Munich, Austrian Airlines services via Vienna, and Air Serbia routes via Belgrade. 

How long is the flight from Sofia to Frankfurt?

Lufthansa  and Bulgaria Air direct flights from Sofia to Frankfurt am Main offer the fastest option for the 1680 kilometer journey north west from the Bulgarian capital, taking two hours and 20 minutes. Some other direct flights with  Lufthansa take five minutes longer while Wizz Air budget airline connections take 15 minutes longer to reach Frankfurt. Lufthansa routes via Munich offer the fastest indirect connection, with a total journey time of three hours and 50 minutes to Frankfurt. Austrian Airlines services via Vienna take four hours and five minutes, while Air Serbia connections via Belgrade take four hours and 35 minutes to complete the trip.   

How many flights are there from Sofia to Frankfurt?

National airline Lufthansa offers four direct flights from Sofia to Frankfurt am Main from Monday to Thursday, three direct flights on Fridays and Saturdays and two on Sundays. Departure times include morning, afternoon and early evening flights. Bulgaria Air provides a direct flight on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Budget airline Wizz Air provides a daily direct flight seven days a week with an early afternoon departure time. There are also 12-13 daily indirect flights from Sofia to Frankfurt, requiring one change en route. Indirect flights depart from early in the morning to early evening.   

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Sofia to Frankfurt?

Departure Airport: Sofia Airport is located 10 kilometers east of the city, with public transport links from downtown available on  metro line 1 trains taking 20 minutes or city bus routes 84 and 184 taking around 45 minutes. Passenger facilities at the airport include long and short stay parking lots, currency exchange bureaux, ATMs, duty free shopping, Bulgarian wine stores, snack bars, vending machines, coffee shops and business lounges.

Arrival Airport: Frankfurt am Main airport is located 12 kilometers south west  of the city center, with rail links downtown on S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 or the Regional Express lines RE59, RE2 and RE3, taking 20 minutes. Airport facilities include long and short stay parking lots, baggage storage desks, fashion stores, duty free shopping, international restaurants, pubs, coffee bars, business lounges, free WiFi and taxi stands.

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