The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Athens is November, with fares from €39. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €78+ — a difference of €39 per ticket. Booking on a Monday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 531 km SOF–ATH sector.
Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €41 | +€2 | Best value |
| February | €44 | +€5 | Best value |
| March | €49 | +€10 | Best value |
| April | €56 | +€17 | Average |
| May | €53 | +€14 | Average |
| June | €63 | +€24 | Average |
| July | €75 | +€36 | Expensive |
| August | €78 | +€39 | Expensive |
| September | €51 | +€12 | Average |
| October | €46 | +€7 | Best value |
| November | €39 | Cheapest | Best value |
| December | €61 | +€22 | Average |
On the Sofia–Athens route, Mondays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesdays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Athens, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Athens for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Mode | Fastest | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | 11h | £22.95 |
| Flight | 1h 15m | £30.49 |
| Airline | Code | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria Air | FB | Operates |
| Air Malta | KM | Operates |
| Olympic Air | OA | Operates |
| Air Curacao | A3 | Codeshare |
| Departs | Booking site | Stops | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 25 Nov | Flightnetwork | 1 stop | 17h 35m | €90 |
| Mon 23 Nov | Mytrip.com | Direct | 2h 35m | €92 |
| Thu 5 Nov | Flightnetwork | 1 stop | 17h 15m | €105 |
| Thu 19 Nov | Kupi.com | 1 stop | 54h 20m | €114 |
| Fri 9 Oct | Авиасейлс | Direct | 3h 20m | €114 |
| Tue 13 Oct | Kupi.com | 1 stop | 17h 20m | €124 |
| Wed 7 Oct | Flightnetwork | 1 stop | 24h 05m | €128 |
| Mon 26 Oct | Kupi.com | 1 stop | 28h 55m | €129 |
| Mon 19 Oct | Kupi.com | 1 stop | 37h 20m | €130 |
| Wed 28 Oct | Trip.com | Direct | 2h 35m | €131 |
