Flights Frankfurt → Sofia
FRA → SOF
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt with Sofia, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Embraer 190 and various Airbus models such as the A319, A320, and A321. The destination airport in Sofia has been operational since 1930 and currently serves over seven million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.4/100 (medium), 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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) heads south-east for about 1,398 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Sofia it is 0.8 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-SOF
Frequently asked questions about FRA-SOF
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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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Sofia route is about 1,398 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.
