Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Barca Airport (KSC): what you need to know
Kosice's timezone is UTC+1, making Kosice one hour behind Sofia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to KSC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and KSC:
Vienna International Airport
Zadar Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Barca Airport (KSC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Barca Airport flight is ر.ق. 503. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 635. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SOF to KSC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to KSC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights departing from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barca Airport (KSC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to Barca Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KSC instead:
Grab a Barca Airport rental car and explore Kosice and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Wheego are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Barca Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
From Barca Airport, Kosice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barca Airport (KSC)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Kosice based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Kosice is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Barca Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SOF to KSC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is just one of the many places in Slovakia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kosice. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral.
Around 32 kilometres north of Kosice, Presov is another favourite stop in Slovakia. Experience major highlights starting with Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.
