Travelling from Toronto to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Toronto to SOF. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Toronto to SOF flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
70% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Sofia Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Sofia Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Toronto to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Central Sofia is around 10 kilometres from Sofia Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, $736 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sofia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,326. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to SOF. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Toronto to Sofia Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sofia Airport (SOF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Sofia Airport (SOF). Plan your visit to Sofia in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Toronto to SOF plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sofia to range from 13ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Sofia Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sofia
After booking your flight from Toronto to Sofia Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sofia:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Sofia when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Boyana Church followed by National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometres southeast to Plovdiv to tick off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Roman Theatre to Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Stara Zagora, about 193 kilometres east of Sofia. Antique's mosaic, State Opera Stara Zagora and Stara Zagora Art Gallery are key reasons to visit.