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Quick Flight Summary from Sofia to Edinburgh

  • Lowest recent price
    $156
  • Direct flight duration 6 hour 20 min
  • Arrival airports EDI / ZXE
  • Best days to book Friday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $190

Cheapest flights from Sofia to Edinburgh

Best Price

British Airways

British Airways
15 Nov, Sun
Sofia – Edinburgh
14h 20m
1 stop
SOF–EDI

British Airways

British Airways
4 Dec, Fri
Sofia – Edinburgh
16h
1 stop
SOF–EDI
Shortest Flight

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
21 Nov, Sat
Sofia – Edinburgh
6h 20m
1 stop
SOF–EDI

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
12 Dec, Sat
Sofia – Edinburgh
11h 10m
1 stop
SOF–EDI

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Sofia – Edinburgh
16h 5m
1 stop
SOF–EDI

British Airways

British Airways
1 Nov, Sun
Sofia – Edinburgh
14h 20m
1 stop
SOF–EDI

Last update: 01 November 2026 01:29

Estimated Prices for Sofia to Edinburgh Flights

Cheapest Day15 November Sunday
Best Price
$156
Average Price
$223
$339
$156
$339
01Sun
Nov
$309
02Mon
$156
15Sun
$187
21Sat
$157
04Fri
Dec
$188
12Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Sofia City Center

Sofia Airport

There are different means of transportation that you can use to get to Sofia Airport from the city center. You can go to the city center by taxi, bus, metro, and bicycle or by renting a car.

Taxi

You can quickly and easily get to Sofia Airport by taking a taxi from any corner of the city of Sofia. Taking a taxi can be a very simple transport option to get to Sofia Airport, which is 5 kilometers away from the city center.

Bus

You can easily and economically get to Sofia Airport with the buses you can get from all the points in the city. Buses that are more affordable than the taxis are available on two different lines. According to your position, the buses will take you to Sofia Airport easily.

Metro

You can go to Sofia Airport in an economical, comfortable and fast way by metro which is a rail and underground transportation option. You can reach Sofia Airport, which is directly linked to the Sofia Metro 1 Line, from all metro stations in the metro city.

Bicycle

You have the opportunity to go to Sofia Airport, one of the airports that give importance to the increasing bicycle transportation in the world, with your bikes. There are bicycle parking areas at the terminal buildings of Sofia Airport, which has special bicycle routes.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the comfortable options you can choose to go to Sofia Airport. You can easily reach your aircraft with the cars you can rent from the car rental offices located in the city center. Do not forget that you can rent vehicles with or without drivers.

Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Choice, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, Thrifty and Firefly.

Airport Information

Located in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, Sofia Airport is an important airport that is only 5 kilometers away from the city center and serves international flights. At the same time, Sofia Airport, the most important and largest airport in Bulgaria, has significance as it carries a large number of passengers each year and provides air travel to the country. You can benefit from numerous services at Sofia Airport terminal buildings. You can spend time in sophisticated, comfortable lounge rooms, make money transactions at bank offices, and get emergency medical help when needed.

In addition to these, you can also shop and spend time in the eating and drinking spots at the terminal buildings where car rental companies, lost goods office, postal services are also available.

Among the stores in Sofia Airport you can shop at are SA Tax Free & Travel Retail, SA Buy / Bye Shop, SA Stop / Buy Shop, SA Spirit of Bulgaria, La Casa Del Habano, Fashion And Accessories Shops, Iris, Toys, Bulgarian Souvenirs, Relay Shop and Aviation Art Shop. You can shop with Bulgarian Lev, Euro, Dollar, Swedish Franc and Sterling. Among the places where you can eat or drink something at the airport are Deli Sandwich Bar, World News Cafe and Sky Cafe.

Transportation to Edinburgh City Center from Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is an international airport serving the city, located 12 km away. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, tram, or Airlink. You can also rent a car from the airport to get to the city center.

Airlink Buses

The best way to get to the city center from the airport is by taking an Airlink bus. Airlink buses run very frequently and provide easy and affordable transportation to the city. The total trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.  

Tram

The tram is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. The tram stop is located at the airport and provides transportation York Place Station, located in the city center. The total trip to the city from the airport by tram takes about 35 minutes.

Taxi

A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 25 minutes. Taxis are available at the ground level across from the main terminal building. However, taking a taxi can be quite expensive so it isn’t a highly preferred method of transportation.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Europcar, National, and Avis. Edinburgh is a city that is notorious for its natural beauty and history. Renting a car and driving to the city is easy and picturesque.  

Edinburgh Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Sunday
1 Nov
Cloudy
12°7°
Monday
2 Nov
Clear
10°6°
Tuesday
3 Nov
Clear
10°7°
Wednesday
4 Nov
Clear
10°9°
Thursday
5 Nov
Clear
10°8°

Popular Flights to Edinburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Sofia-Edinburgh flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Sofia-Edinburgh flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Sofia-Edinburgh flights, you can use Sofia Airport as departure airport, and Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Sofia and Edinburgh is about 2396 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 6 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sofia-Edinburgh flights is Wednesday.
British Airways, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines organizes direct flights between Sofia-Edinburgh.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with British Airways starts from approximately $148.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
British Airways
$148
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
Aegean Airlines
$255
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Lufthansa
$178
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Turkish Airlines
$240
Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 16.10.2026

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