Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, making Sofia nine hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your PHX to SOF flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHX and SOF:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $416 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $721. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PHX to SOF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PHX to SOF.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PHX land on schedule 82.57% of the time.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is around 5 miles from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
If you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SOF:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sofia in April.
When booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 57ºF to 86ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from PHX to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you should also see. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 240 miles east of Sofia, Varna is another favorite stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
