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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:17 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 12:37 am.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Sofia.

A direct flight from Madrid to Sofia takes 3h 32m, covering 3,614 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Sofia range from C$ 215 to C$ 385, with an average of C$ 298 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the C$ 298 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 209 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to C$ 296 for direct.

Bulgaria Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Sofia flights are:

• Bulgaria Air: 90% on time
• Wizz Air: 72% on time
• Ryanair: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Bulgaria Air and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Sofia flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 127 to C$ 1,269. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 75, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Easyrent

Flights from Madrid to Sofia usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Sofia route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Madrid to Sofia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 265 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 357, a difference of C$ 92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Sofia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• Bulgaria Air

Flying via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 6h 35m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 53m via Istanbul (IST).

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Banya Bashi Mosque is one of the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Sofia flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.