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Flight deals from Lisbon Airport to Sofia Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Lisbon Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 515. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Lisbon to Sofia

Lisbon to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

Lisbon to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 481
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs
Most popular airlineBulgaria Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Lisbon to Sofia is AED 481. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours is the average flight time from Lisbon to Sofia.
Bulgaria Air flies direct from Lisbon to Sofia.
There are 3 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Sofia, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Sofia is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Sofia Airport on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines and Bulgaria Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Sofia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Sofia two hours ahead of Lisbon.

  • Every week, there are four Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, jump on the 08:40 Bulgaria Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:05 with Bulgaria Air.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LIS to SOF flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Traveling to Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with Bulgaria Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • The majority of travelers choose to fly with Bulgaria Air on this route.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LIS and SOF include:

    • Milano Malpensa Airport

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Right now, AED 217 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 481. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from LIS to SOF, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to SOF.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LIS:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • If you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SOF:

  • Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance.

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • Getting to the center by public transport takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to SOF in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've done Sofia, now it's time to discover other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 129 kilometers south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 386 kilometers east of Sofia. No journey is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.