Flights from Heraklion Airport HER to Sofia Airport SOF
You have the option of only 1 airline if you want to depart Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Sofia Bulgaria. When flying from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Sofia you will cover 832 Km (517 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 1 Hour 47 Minutes. The airport code for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER and for Sofia it is SOF.
The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to Sofia Bulgaria, perhaps late evening or midweek. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
Travellers planning to fly from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
If you rented a vehicle at Sofia Airport (SOF) and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Sofia Airport (SOF).
Below are some options if you require transport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER):
- Private Transfers to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Buses to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Taxis to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Train Services to/near Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Sofia Airport (SOF) can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Sofia Airport (SOF):
- Sofia Airport (SOF) rental car companies
- Sofia Airport (SOF) private tansfers
- Sofia Airport (SOF) bus transfers
- Sofia Airport (SOF) taxi transfers
- Sofia Airport (SOF) train services information
Need a place to stay when you get to Sofia? See a range of hotels near Sofia Airport (SOF)
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Sofia (SOF) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Bulgaria Air | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 15:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights offered from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Sofia Bulgaria are by Bulgaria Air with around 1 flights a week. These operate from 15:55 with the latest flight being at 15:55. The most popular flight no is FB880.
Please visit air.bg for more information regarding booking a flight with Bulgaria Air.
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Sunday | 15:55
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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and arriving at Sofia. You can find details of this below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Athens to Sofia | 0 | 531 km (330 miles) | 1 Hour 26 Minutes |
Milas to Sofia | 0 | 705 km (438 miles) | 1 Hour 39 Minutes |
Chania to Sofia | 0 | 799 km (497 miles) | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
Kos to Sofia | 0 | 728 km (452 miles) | 1 Hour 40 Minutes |
Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Sofia as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.
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