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Flights Charleroi → Sofia

CRL → SOF

6.5
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

This flight route operates from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, which opened in 1991, to Sofia Airport, established as early as 1930. The destination airport serves over seven million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub for the region.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,680 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Charleroi (CRL) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sofia the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Charleroi the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes.

Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Charleroi (CRL) to Sofia (SOF) heads south-east for about 1,680 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 31m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Charleroi the average ATFM delay is 1.7 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Sofia it is 0.8 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:31
Elevation SOF
1742 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~168 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Wizz Air (W6) 89% 25 min 0.0%

Airlines operating CRL-SOF

Frequently asked questions about CRL-SOF

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 1 airline: Wizz Air.

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The Charleroi-Sofia route is about 1,680 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.