Cheap flights from Manchester to Sofia

February brings shorter days and colder weather but tends to offer lower fares than peak seasons. Spring and summer months see longer daylight hours across Bulgaria, while winter means packing warmer layers for arrival. Midweek departures often cost less than weekend travel on this route. School holidays in the UK push prices up, so booking outside those periods helps.

The mix includes low-cost carriers like Easyjet, Jet2 and Pegasus alongside full-service options such as British Airways. Vueling Airlines, TUI Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Portug, Sun Express and Eurowings also operate here. Low-cost fares typically include only carry-on baggage while full-service tickets cover checked bags and meals on most flights.

Before landing in Sofia, arrange transport from the airport to your destination since public options are limited late at night. Sofia Airport sits a short distance from the city centre with buses and taxis available regularly throughout the day. Consider whether you need to reach a specific district before choosing your arrival time on longer connections.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Bulgarian

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+359

Internet domain

.bg, .бг

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Sofia

1.2 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Sofia)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which terminal serves your flight when booking with connecting airlines
• Confirm what baggage is included in your fare category before purchasing
• Verify connection times if arriving on separate tickets rather than one reservation
• Ensure your passport meets Bulgarian entry requirements for your nationality
• Compare prices across the full month since fares shift weekly on this route