Flights London → Sofia
LGW → SOF
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Sofia, operating with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Sofia opened in 1930 and currently handles approximately 7,992,702 passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.1/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Sofia (SOF) heads east for about 2,012 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 56m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-SOF
Frequently asked questions about LGW-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: easyJet.
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The London-Sofia route is about 2,012 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
