Flights Sofia → Madrid
SOF → MAD
Route overview
This flight route connects Sofia with Madrid, operating with a mix of Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Embraer 190 aircraft. The origin airport in Sofia opened in 1930, while the destination airport in Madrid, which sees over 66 million passengers annually, was inaugurated a year later in 1931.
The Sofia (SOF) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Wizz Air. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Sofia the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sofia (SOF) to Madrid (MAD) heads west for about 2,248 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sofia the average ATFM delay is 0.8 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
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 SOF-MAD
Frequently asked questions about SOF-MAD
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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 Sofia-Madrid 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.
