Bulgaria
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. In 2025, 725,188 passengers flew from the main German airports to Sofia, ranking 35th among all destinations abroad. The airport lies around 10 km from the centre, and from Terminal 2 the M4 metro runs into the city for €0.80 (as of September 2026). The Boyana Church has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1979, and the Rila Monastery, around 120 km away, since 1983. The highest peak of Vitosha, Cherni Vrah, is 2,290 m high.
Airport: Sofia (SOF)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 1,398 km | €250 |
| Munich (MUC) | 1,101 km | €250 |
| Berlin (BER) | 1,305 km | €250 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 1,578 km | €400 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 1,566 km | €400 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports). Driving time: guide figure from a transfer provider.
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