Flights Bucharest → Sofia
OTP → SOF
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Sofia?
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Bucharest to Sofia, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-500 and Airbus models such as the A320 and A321. The destination airport in Sofia, which opened in 1930, serves over seven million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.
The Bucharest (OTP) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by Qatar Airways, Tarom. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bucharest (OTP) to Sofia (SOF) heads south-west for about 300 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bucharest the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Sofia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarom (RO) | 56% | 30 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating OTP-SOF
Airports
Frequently asked questions about OTP-SOF
The flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Qatar Airways, Tarom.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Sofia, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Bucharest-Sofia route is about 300 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
