Journey information
Overview: Sofia to Amsterdam flight
Flights from Sofia to Amsterdam depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €109 but you can travel from only €45 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 1744 km distance in 3h 0m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1744 km |
Average flight duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €109 |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:15 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Sofia to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€102
Average price
€486
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
1744 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sofia to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Amsterdam will cost around €486 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €102.
Of the 54 flights that leave Sofia for Amsterdam onTue, Nov 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct flights cover the 1744 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Nov 18 the longest flights will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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OS776 · OS319
LH1705 · LH2310
LO634 · LO269
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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €109.
Distance: 1744 km
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€267 Average price | €131 Average price Cheapest |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 21m Average total duration 37h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.2 - 10.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Amsterdam flight times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Amsterdam flights for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC272 · PC1253 | 7:30 AM Sofia Airport | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1028 · TK1955 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 12h40 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1028 · TK1957 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 28h45 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1028 · TK1951 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 26h05 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR228 · QR11+ QR6292 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 23h15 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR228 · QR273 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 25h50 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
RO292 · RO361 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 23h10 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR228+ QR5943 · QR6292 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 23h15 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR228 · QR103+ QR6292 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 23h15 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR228 · QR137+ QR4694 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 25h05 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR228 · QR283 | 10:30 AM Sofia Airport | 32h50 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS772 · OS315 | 10:35 AM Sofia Airport | 5h10 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS772 · OS317 | 10:35 AM Sofia Airport | 7h40 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS772 · OS319 | 10:35 AM Sofia Airport | 10h40 | 9:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1703+ LH2308 | 11:45 AM Sofia Airport | 6h30 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX3817 · LX3623+ LX736 | 11:45 AM Sofia Airport | 9h40 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1703 · LH113 · LH1002 | 11:45 AM Sofia Airport | 9h25 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1703 · LH115 · LH1002 | 11:45 AM Sofia Airport | 9h25 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LX3817 · LX3623+ LX734 | 11:45 AM Sofia Airport | 6h20 | 6:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1427 · LH998 | 12:20 PM Sofia Airport | 5h00 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1427 · LH1002 | 12:20 PM Sofia Airport | 8h50 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO632 · LO269 | 12:35 PM Sofia Airport | 8h55 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO632 · LO265 | 12:35 PM Sofia Airport | 20h05 | 8:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO632 · LO267 | 12:35 PM Sofia Airport | 5h20 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX1391 · LX734 | 1:00 PM Sofia Airport | 5h05 | 6:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1032 · TK1951 | 2:00 PM Sofia Airport | 19h40 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1032 · TK1955 | 2:00 PM Sofia Airport | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1032 · TK1953 | 2:00 PM Sofia Airport | 26h20 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1032 · TK1957 | 2:00 PM Sofia Airport | 22h20 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO634 · LO263 | 4:35 PM Sofia Airport | 19h10 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO634 · LO269 | 4:35 PM Sofia Airport | 4h55 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LO634 · LO265 | 4:35 PM Sofia Airport | 16h05 | 8:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS776 · OS319 | 4:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4h30 | 9:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1705 · LH2310 | 5:05 PM Sofia Airport | 4h45 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1030 · TK1951 | 7:40 PM Sofia Airport | 14h00 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1030 · TK1957 | 7:40 PM Sofia Airport | 16h40 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1030 · TK1953 | 7:40 PM Sofia Airport | 20h40 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
TK1030 · TK1955 | 7:40 PM Sofia Airport | 24h35 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
LH1707 · LH2304 | 4:05 AM Sofia Airport | 7h55 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1707 · LH95 · LH992 | 4:05 AM Sofia Airport | 8h45 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1707+ LH2302 | 4:05 AM Sofia Airport | 5h00 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
W64325+ FlixBus | 4:20 AM Sofia Airport | 11h05 | 3:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
W64325+ FlixBus | 4:20 AM Sofia Airport | 10h40 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
W64325+ FlixBus | 4:20 AM Sofia Airport | 10h15 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FB461 | 5:00 AM Sofia Airport | 3h00 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR5561+ QR114 · QR273 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 31h15 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR5561+ QR116 · QR273 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 31h15 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AZ7177 · AZ2028 · AZ120 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 28h55 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AZ7177 · AZ2036 · AZ120 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 28h55 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
QR5561+ QR132 · QR273 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 31h15 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AZ7177 · AZ2028 · AZ112 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 13h10 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AZ7177 · AZ2036 · AZ112 | 5:05 AM Sofia Airport | 13h10 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AF5469+ AF1440 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 13h25 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF8346 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 15h45 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF1650 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 8h40 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF1640 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 6h50 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF1140 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 12h10 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF1740 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 7h45 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5469+ AF1840 | 5:10 AM Sofia Airport | 9h30 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS780 · OS317 | 5:55 AM Sofia Airport | 12h20 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS780 · OS315 | 5:55 AM Sofia Airport | 9h50 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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Flights from Sofia to Amsterdam
Anyone who needs to travel from Sofia to Amsterdam will find a wide range of flights to choose from. All year-round, passengers will find 1-2 direct options during the week, and a single direct flight on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey times will be around 2 hours 50 minutes in all cases.
Which airlines fly from Sofia to Amsterdam?
A couple of airlines offer flights from the Bulgarian capital to Amsterdam. Travelers can choose between Transavia and Bulgaria Air if they need to fly direct. Indirect services from Lufthansa, Austrian, and LOT offer alternatives that could come in handy.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Amsterdam?
Direct flights from Sofia will reach Amsterdam in 2 hours 50 minutes. If passengers choose indirect services, they can expect the fastest journeys to take 4 hours 25 minutes, most likely with a change in Vienna.
How many flights are there from Sofia to Amsterdam?
During the week, travelers can choose from 1-2 direct flights, while there will be 1 flight on both Saturday and Sunday. Any day of the week, expect 2-3 indirect flights with journey times below 5 hours.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Sofia and Amsterdam?
Departure airport: Flights to Amsterdam from Sofia will depart from Sofia Airport, which can be found 11 km east of the city center. Getting to the airport isn't too tricky, and won't take long. Buses 84 and 184 run from the central station and take between 35-45 minutes, depending on traffic. The 384 route may also be useful, starting out in the busy Druzhba 2 neighborhood. The Metro offers another possibility, with Line 1 allowing travelers to reach both terminals in around 20 minutes from Sofia city center.
Arrival airport: All flights from Sofia to Amsterdam will land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. From there, the quickest route into the city is via NS trains, which run from a special station underneath the arrivals hall. Expect transfers from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal to be very quick, with average journey times of about 15 minutes. Buses offer a cheaper alternative, and may be more suitable for reaching some destinations. Schiphol Airport Shuttles connect arrivals to individual hotels, while the Amsterdam Express coach service runs straight to the heart of the capital. All buses leave from Schiphol Plaza Bus Station, a short walk from the main terminals.
FAQs: Sofia to Amsterdam Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Amsterdam by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Sofia to Amsterdam generally leave from Sofia Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Sofia Airport is 9.5 km away from Sofia city centre and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 17.1 km from Amsterdam city centre.
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Popular airports from Sofia to Amsterdam
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and 2, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2.
- Located in Terminal 2, open during airport hours.
- Bus: 84, 184, 384
- Metro: M4
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and brands like Gucci and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including KLM Crown Lounge.
- Located in the Schiphol Plaza.
- Bus: 397, N97
- Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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