Flights Madrid → Sofia
MAD → SOF
Route overview
The flight route connects Madrid, where the airport opened in 1931, to Sofia, whose airport was established a year earlier in 1930. This busy route serves over seven million passengers annually at the destination airport and operates with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Embraer 190 models.
The Madrid (MAD) → Sofia (SOF) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.9/100 (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 Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Sofia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Sofia (SOF) heads east for about 2,248 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizz Air (W6) | 89% | 25 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-SOF
Frequently asked questions about MAD-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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Wizz Air.
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The Madrid-Sofia route is about 2,248 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.
