Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Munich one hour behind Sofia.
Every week, there are 29 Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, take the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:45 with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your SOF to MUC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Munich (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
The most punctual carrier that offers SOF to MUC flights is Lufthansa. Its services arrive as planned 75.48% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SOF and MUC:
Vienna International Airport
Zadar Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is ر.ق. 285. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 656. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from SOF to MUC, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SOF to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights that take off from Sofia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Book a hotel near MUC if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Munich and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Munich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
Stuttgart is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.
