Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bratislava's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bratislava one hour behind Sofia.
Leave plenty of time to make your SOF to BTS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Bratislava (and then exploring more of Slovakia!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SOF and BTS:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight is Rs5,444. A return fare is currently Rs12,395. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SOF to BTS, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SOF. Whether you have an early flight from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
If you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BTS:
Pick up a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car and explore Bratislava and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Surprice and Payless are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from M.R. Stefanik Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
From M.R. Stefanik Airport, Bratislava is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bratislava in April.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to BTS in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Kosice is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bratislava. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Presov is another sought-after destination in Slovakia and is around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava. No trip is complete without experiencing Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.