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Flights Sofia → Charleroi

SOF → CRL

5.7
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from Sofia, where the airport has been in service since 1930, to Charleroi, whose airport opened much more recently in 1991. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the Charleroi Airport handles approximately 8,272,000 passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel.

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 Sofia (SOF) → Charleroi (CRL) route is operated by Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 5.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Charleroi the average ATFM delay is 1.7 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Sofia the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.

Heading to Charleroi: what to expect in this direction

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

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

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:31
Elevation CRL
614 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 SOF-CRL

Frequently asked questions about SOF-CRL

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.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Charleroi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Sofia-Charleroi 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.